High R/V Ratio And Vertical P-Axis In Electrocardiography Of Schoolchildren With Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

Persistent elevation in pulmonary artery pressure is frequently observed in severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) and it has been suggested that being born preterm is a likely independent risk factor for a novel form of cardiomyopathy (1). Also, preterm birth is associated with higher resting systolic blood pressure later in life than term birth. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.