The use of Z-scores in paediatric cardiology
2012; Medknow; Volume: 5; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês
10.4103/0974-2069.99622
ISSN0974-2069
Autores Tópico(s)Renal function and acid-base balance
ResumoZ-scores are a means of expressing the deviation of a given measurement from the size or age specific population mean. By taking account of growth or age, Z-scores are an excellent means of charting serial measurements in paediatric cardiological practice. They can be applied to echocardiographic measurements, blood pressure and patient growth, and thus may assist in clinical decision-making.
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