2004
DOI: 10.1002/ca.10198
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Morphometric evaluation of the cardiac ventricular capacity of anencephalic fetuses

Abstract: Anencephaly occurs in 1:1,000 to 1:20,000 infants who are potential donors in pediatric heart transplantation, so it is important to define any morphologic differences between the anencephalic and normal heart in newborns. The dimensions of the heart in anencephalics, however, may differ. For example, the absence of cerebral tissue in anencephalic fetuses may decrease the heart load resulting in a smaller heart. The position of the heart in the thoracic cavity of an anencephalic fetus may affect the size and s… Show more

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“…Anencephaly occurs in 1:1,000 to 1:20,000 infants. 1 Most of the anencephaly shows a multifactorial pattern of inheritance, with interaction of multiple genes as well as environmental factors. 2 Women who are planning to conceive should be informed about the importance of folic acid in fetal development and advised to take 400mcg/day of folic acid supplements.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Anencephaly occurs in 1:1,000 to 1:20,000 infants. 1 Most of the anencephaly shows a multifactorial pattern of inheritance, with interaction of multiple genes as well as environmental factors. 2 Women who are planning to conceive should be informed about the importance of folic acid in fetal development and advised to take 400mcg/day of folic acid supplements.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%