Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn: recent advances in pathophysiology and treatment
Objectives: Although recognized for decades, little is known about the etiology, physiopathology, and prevention of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN), and its treatment remains a major challenge for neonatologists. In this review, the clinical features and physiopathology of th...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2013-05-01
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Series: | Jornal de Pediatria |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0021755713000594 |