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ECG changes in asphyxia neonatorum.

C H Gidvani1, U Raju, V Chandar

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune.

Indian Pediatrics
|November 1, 1990
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Neonatal asphyxia can cause ECG changes, with severe cases showing myocardial infarction signs. The neonatal heart shows resilience, with most ECG changes resolving within two weeks.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal cardiology
  • Perinatal medicine
  • Pediatric electrocardiology

Background:

  • Neonatal asphyxia is a significant cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality.
  • Hypoxic-ischemic events can impact the cardiovascular system in newborns.
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a crucial tool for assessing cardiac function.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the correlation between the degree of neonatal asphyxia and ECG findings.
  • To evaluate the reversibility of ECG changes following hypoxic insult.
  • To determine the prognostic value of ECG changes in asphyxiated neonates.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study of 25 asphyxiated neonates.
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG) recordings were performed.

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  • Correlation of ECG findings with the severity of asphyxia and clinical outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • ECG changes were observed in all 25 neonates, consistent with the degree of asphyxia.
    • Mild asphyxia showed equivocal ECG changes.
    • Severe asphyxia was associated with ECG changes suggestive of myocardial infarction.
    • In most cases, ECG changes normalized within two weeks.
    • Four neonates with severe asphyxia and myocardial infarction-suggestive ECG changes expired within 48 hours.

    Conclusions:

    • ECG changes in neonatal asphyxia reflect the severity of the hypoxic insult.
    • The neonatal heart demonstrates a remarkable ability to recover from hypoxic injury.
    • ECG findings in severe asphyxia carry a poor prognosis, indicating high mortality risk.