Effects of childhood bronchiectasis on cardiac functions

Akalin F., Koroglu T., Bakac S., Dagli E.

PEDIATRICS INTERNATIONAL, vol.45, no.2, pp.169-174, 2003 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 45 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2003
  • Doi Number: 10.1046/j.1442-200x.2003.01692.x
  • Journal Name: PEDIATRICS INTERNATIONAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.169-174
  • Keywords: bronchiectasis, echocardiography, exercise test, left ventricular function, CHRONIC COR-PULMONALE, CYSTIC-FIBROSIS, DISEASE
  • Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background : Bronchiectasis is still a widespread disease in developing countries. It is an important cause of mortality and morbidity. The information on cardiac involvement in bronchiectasis is limited. However, cor pulmonale is common in patients with chronic lung disease, such as cystic fibrosis.