Focused Cardiac Ultrasound in Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension. Issue 4 (April 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Noorbakhsh, Kathleen A.; Bell-Cheddar, Yolandee R.; Marin, Jennifer R.
• Other Names: Deanehan J. Kate section editor.
• Is Part Of: Pediatric emergency care. Volume 35:Issue 4(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-04
• Subjects: cardiac ultrasound -- focus -- focused cardiac ultrasound -- pulmonary hypertension; Pediatric emergencies -- Periodicals; 618.92002505
• DOI: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000001700
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0749-5161

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: We present 2 cases of pediatric pulmonary hypertension presenting with respiratory distress. Focused cardiac ultrasound revealed findings consistent with right ventricular dilatation and elevated right ventricular pressure. These findings, in conjunction with the clinical presentation, allowed for early identification and rapid evaluation of a pathologic process that can often go unidentified. In this report, we review the relevant aspects of focused cardiac ultrasound in the setting of pulmonary hypertension. Abstract : Supplemental digital content is available in the text.