Early characteristics of infants with pulmonary hypertension in a referral neonatal intensive care unit

Early characteristics of infants with pulmonary hypertension in a referral neonatal intensive care unit

Abstract Background Approximately 8–23% of premature infants develop pulmonary hypertension (PH), and this diagnosis confers a higher possibility of mortality. As a result, professional societies recommend PH screening in premature infants. However, the risk factors for and the outcomes of PH may di...

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Main Authors: Shilpa Vyas-Read, Usama Kanaan, Prabhu Shankar, Jane Stremming, Curtis Travers, David P. Carlton, Anne Fitzpatrick
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Very low birth weight
Growth restriction
Caffeine
Pulmonary hypertension
Atrial septal defect
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-017-0910-0

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