Cardiac Complications In Neonates With Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 and Wafaa El. Sedik Department of Pediatrics, El-Minia Faculty of Medicine

2 Department of Pediatrics, El-Minia Faculty of Medicine

Abstract

Introduction: Neonatal hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). Aim of the work: The aim of this 
study is to: Assess cardiac complications in neonates with Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy.
Patients And Methods: This is a prospective study included 50 neonates (33 males and 17 females) 
aged from 1:5 days. Results: This study included 50 neonates (33 males and 17 females) aged from 
1:5 days. Discussion: Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). Conclusion and Recomindations :
From the previous results it can be concluded that: The present study found that cardiac Troponin T 
level was significantly higher in neonates with HIE than normal neonates. Also, Troponin T level 
strongly correlated with degree of hypoxia.

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