Protective factors against preterm infants to develop significant patent ductus arteriosus

• Main Authors: Hsiao-Wen Huang (Author), Chih Lin (Author), Kai-Hsiang Hsu (Author), Shih-Yun Hsu (Author), Tze-Yee Mok (Author), I-Hsyuan Wu (Author), Mei-Yin Lai (Author), Reyin Lien (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2021-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Identifying preterm infants with a higher likelihood of spontaneous patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) closure would be desirable. This study aimed to examine daily PDA status during the first week of life for very low birthweight (VLBW, <1500 g) preterm infants and to develop a scoring s...