[Characteristics of central and peripheral hemodynamics in infants with hemolytic disease of newborn].

Abstract

Overall 82 full-term neonates (52 children with hemolytic disease and 30 healthy neonates) were examined. The general circulation was investigated over time (on days 1, 3.5-7 of life). Use was made of echocardiography and monitor studies of arterial pressure and heart rate; lability of arterial pressure and general peripheral vascular resistance were computed. As a result of the studies and correlations, it has been revealed that neonates with hemolytic disease manifest appreciable disorders of the cardiovascular system, correlating with the disease gravity. Earlier times of the closure of fetal communications were established as were the hyperkinetic type of +cardiac hemodynamics, arterial hypotension accompanied by arterial pressure instability and a decrease of the general peripheral vascular resistance which should be taken into consideration in choosing therapeutic measures.