Diagnostic Accuracy of Physical Examination and Pulse Oximetry for Critical Congenital Cardiac Disease Screening in Newborns

Diagnostic Accuracy of Physical Examination and Pulse Oximetry for Critical Congenital Cardiac Disease Screening in Newborns

Background: Newborns with a critical congenital heart disease left undiagnosed and untreated have a substantial risk for serious complications and subsequent failure to thrive. Prenatal ultrasound screening is not widely available, nor is postnatal echocardiography. Physical examination is the stand...

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Main Authors: Jari T. van Vliet, Naizihijwa G. Majani, Pilly Chillo, Martijn G. Slieker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-12-01
Series:Children
Subjects:
newborn screening
critical congenital heart disease
pulse oximetry
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/11/1/47

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