myocardial dysfunction Myocardial injury
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Presence of biochemical evidence of myocardial injury (cardiac Troponin T and/or CK-MB and/or NT pro-BNP greater than the upper limit of the reference value) Mechanical ventilation for at least 24 hours Presence of indwelling central venous line Informed consent obtained from parents or legal caretakers
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Mechanical ventilation less than 24 hours History of congenital heart disease Surgery for congenital heart disease History of acquired heart disease (i.e. cardiomyopathy, myocarditis)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Haemodynamic indices of myocardial dysfunction (cardiac index, global ejection fraction, dPmax). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Need for vaso-active infusions (dopamine, dobutamine, norepinephrine) | — |
Countries
Netherlands