Z-score models in pediatric echocardiographic studies are pivotal in medical decision making in patients with concern for aortopathies. An aortic root Z score > 2 may prompt genetic testing or a clinical diagnosis of Marfan if Z >3. This study sought to determine if there was a significant difference between Boston (BTN) and Pediatric Heart Network (PHN) allometric Z-score models in patients referred for aortopathy with or without connective tissue disorders (CTD).
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Diagnostic divergence based on z-score models in the evaluation of patients with connective tissue disorders
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Coca Frias, Enrique : Oregon Health and Science University Madriago, Erin : Oregon Health and Science University Markwardt, Sheila : Oregon Health and Science University Huang, Jennifer H. : Oregon Health and Science University Parker, Julia : Oregon Health and Science University Holmes, Kathryn W. : Oregon Health and Science University
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Research Week, Oregon Health and Science University, 2024
