Is hypothermia a benefit?
vWf plasma levels are significantly elevated after pediatric hypothermic CPB. It seems that the augmentation of vWf values could be independently associated with rate of hypothermia.
It seems that segmental and transmural extent rather than the mere presence of myocardial LGE is the underlying mechanism of abnormal Q waves in HCM. Additionally, distribution of hypertrophy as indicated by differences in the ratio of septal to posterior wall thickness seems to play an important role.