Fluid Overload in Pediatric Univentricular Patients Undergoing Fontan Completion

Fluid Overload in Pediatric Univentricular Patients Undergoing Fontan Completion

Background: Fluid overload (FO) is known to occur frequently after pediatric cardiac surgery and is associated with morbidity and mortality. Fontan patients are at risk to develop FO due to their critical fluid balance. Furthermore, they need an adequate preload in order to maintain adequate cardiac...

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Main Authors: Victorien A. C. Luppes, Ariane Willems, Mark G. Hazekamp, Nico A. Blom, Arend D. J. Ten Harkel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-04-01
Series:Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease
Subjects:
congenital heart disease
Fontan
univentricular
cardiac surgery
TCPC
pediatric intensive care unit
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2308-3425/10/4/156

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