Left ventricular mass in newborn with perinatal asphxia: Assessment of allometric relations and impact of birth weight

This study showed that the LV mass in perinatal asphyxia was significantly lower than those without asphyxia. There was a direct correlation between LV mass and birth weight of neonates with perinatal asphyxia. Early detection of the cardiac disease, appropriate management and sustained reduction of birth asphyxia, and improved intra-partum quality of care are key.