Early prediction of spontaneous Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) closure and PDA-associated outcomes: a prospective cohort investigation

• Main Authors: Jonathan L. Slaughter (Author), Clifford L. Cua (Author), Jennifer L. Notestine (Author), Brian K. Rivera (Author), Laura Marzec (Author), Erinn M. Hade (Author), Nathalie L. Maitre (Author), Mark A. Klebanoff (Author), Megan Ilgenfritz (Author), Vi T. Le (Author), Dennis J. Lewandowski (Author), Carl H. Backes (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), the most commonly diagnosed cardiovascular condition in preterm infants, is associated with increased mortality and harmful long-term outcomes (chronic lung disease, neurodevelopmental delay). Although pharmacologic and/or interventional treatments...