Figure 2. Effect of IUGR and melatonin on heart function in fetal lambs.
Peak ventricular pressure development, maximum rate of contraction (+dP/dt), and relaxation (−dP/dt) in fetal hearts. Two-way ANOVA used to obtain P values for IUGR and melatonin (MT) effects in the left and right ventricles. Control vehicle n = 6; all other groups n = 5. *Significant effect of MT.