Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3295686 | Gastroenterology | 2011 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
Cardiomyopathy is a prevalent condition in infants with end-stage cirrhotic liver disease due to BA (>70%). This underrecognized condition likely contributes to the prolongation of posttransplant hospitalization.
Keywords
GGTRWTLVMILVMPICU2DEγ-glutamyltransferasePediatricBiliary atresia2-dimensional echocardiographyLosRemodelingICUintensive care unitLeft ventricularPediatric end-stage liver diseaseLiver diseaseLeft ventricular massLeft ventricular mass indexRelative wall thicknesslength of stayMorbidityHeartPediatric Intensive Care UnitPELDCirrhotic cardiomyopathycholestasis
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Authors
Moreshwar S. Desai, Shabier Zainuer, Curtis Kennedy, Debra Kearney, John Goss, Saul J. Karpen,