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Cardiorespiratory collapse can have a number of causes in the neonate, and echocardiography is an important diagnostic tool in this population. While speed of diagnosis may be important, it is also critically important that the cardiologist is aware of the limitations and potential pitfalls of echocardiography. Echocardiographic evaluation must include a full and accurate assessment of anatomy and haemodynamics, and the cardiologist must also correctly interpret findings. We present a case that highlights the principles of interpretation.
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Rao, S.J.V., Bharucha, T. (2016). The Woes Lie Below. In: Magee, A., Till, J., Seale, A. (eds) Practical Pediatric Cardiology. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-4183-9_8
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