Jain et al., JASE 2014

Z-scores of the right heart for newborns (1-2 days). Reference values for the tricuspid annulus, RV chamber diameters, RV areas; also z-scores of RV systolic and diastolic function parameters.

Patient Demographics

Weight (kg):

Age:

Measurements

Site

Z-Score

Range

Tricuspid Valve, Lateral (mm):

Z-Score:

Range:

RV Basal Diameter (mm):

Z-Score:

Range:

RV Mid-Cavitary Diameter (mm):

Z-Score:

Range:

RV Length (mm):

Z-Score:

Range:

RV Anteroinferior Basal Diameter (mm):

Z-Score:

Range:

RV End-Diastolic Area (A4C) (cm^2):

Z-Score:

Range:

RV End-Systolic Area (A4C) (cm^2):

Z-Score:

Range:

RV Fractional Area Change (A4C) (%):

Z-Score:

Range:

RV End-Diastolic Area (RV 3C) (cm^2):

Z-Score:

Range:

RV End-Systolic Area (RV 3C) (cm^2):

Z-Score:

Range:

RV Fractional Area Change (A3C) (%):

Z-Score:

Range:

RV Global FAC (%):

Z-Score:

Range:

Tricuspid Annular Plane Systolic Excursion (mm):

Z-Score:

Range:

RV Peak Longitudinal Strain (A4C) (%):

Z-Score:

Range:

RV Peak Longitudinal Strain (A3C) (%):

Z-Score:

Range:

RV Global Peak Longitudinal Strain (%):

Z-Score:

Range:

TV E (cm/s):

Z-Score:

Range:

TV A (cm/s):

Z-Score:

Range:

TV E/A ratio ():

Z-Score:

Range:

RV TDI E (cm/s):

Z-Score:

Range:

RV TDI A (cm/s):

Z-Score:

Range:

RV TDI E/A Ratio ():

Z-Score:

Range:

RV TDI S (cm/s):

Z-Score:

Range:

TV E/e' ():

Z-Score:

Range:

Note: the study population had the following characteristics:

age range: (0 - 2d)

Data entered for patients outside of these limits should be used with caution.

A Comprehensive Echocardiographic Protocol for Assessing Neonatal Right Ventricular Dimensions and Function in the Transitional Period: Normative Data and Z Scores.

Jain A, Mohamed A, El-Khuffash A, Connelly KA, Dallaire F, Jankov RP, McNamara PJ, Mertens L.

J Am Soc Echocardiogr. 2014 Dec;27(12):1293-304.