Left ventricular cardiac output is a reliable predictor of extracorporeal life support in neonates with congenital diaphragmatic hernia.

Objective: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a treatable condition but despite optimal management, some patients require extracorporeal life support (ECLS). This study evaluates the association of left ventricular (LV) cardiac output and the need for ECLS.

Study Design: Single center, retrospective chart review from 1/1/2012 through 7/1/2018.

Carnitine supplementation improves cardiac strain rate in children on chronic hemodialysis.

Background: Carnitine plays a key role in energy production in the myocardium. Carnitine deficiency commonly occurs in patients on chronic hemodialysis (HD) and may contribute to cardiomyopathy.

Methods: Carnitine levels and cardiac function of nine children on HD were assessed before and after 6 months of intravenous levocarnitine supplementation.