Transient left ventricular function deterioration after patent ductus arteriosus closure: A case series [PDF]
There is growing evidence of left ventricular decompensation following the closure of the patent ductus arteriosus, which most often happens early in the post-surgical time and improves on its own a few months after.
Mohammad Reza Sabri+6 more
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Infective Endarteritis in a Patient With Patent Ductus Arteriosus and Rheumatic Heart Disease [PDF]
We present a 10-year old patient from Ethiopia with 3 pathologic findings: infective endarteritis with known patent ductus arteriosus and rheumatic heart disease. The patient was managed with antibiotics and ligation of the patent ductus arteriosus.
Mekonnen, Demeke+2 more
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Employing a Haemodynamic Score to Predict Acute Kidney Injury in Infants With Patent Ductus Arteriosus [PDF]
ABSTRACT Aim This study hypothesised that infants with a haemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus (hsPDA) as defined by a validated score have a higher incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI). Methods A retrospective study was conducted including infants < 29 weeks' gestation, born at the Rotunda Hospital.
Dermot Wildes+5 more
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Comparison of the Effectiveness of Paracetamol and Ibuprofen in the Management of Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Preterm Neonates: A Randomized Controlled Trial [PDF]
Background Patent ductus arteriosus is one of the most common cardiac conditions affecting the neonates. Considering the lack of studies done on this topic in healthcare settings in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, this study aims to find out the comparative
S. Mohsin Ali Shah+9 more
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Patent Ductus Arteriosus [PDF]
The patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a vascular structure that connects the proximal descending aorta to the roof of the main pulmonary artery near the origin of the left branch pulmonary artery. This essential fetal structure normally closes spontaneously after birth. After the first few weeks of life, persistence of ductal patency is abnormal.
Clyde Wa, Donald Cj
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Device Closure of Hemodynamically Significant Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Premature Infants [PDF]
The patent ductus arteriosus is a very common condition in preterm infants, and a hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus increases morbidity and mortality in these vulnerable patients. However, despite numerous randomized controlled trials,
Alban-Elouen Baruteau, MD, PhD+8 more
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The burden of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) continues to be significant. In view of marked differences in preterm infants versus more mature, term counterparts (viewed on a continuum with adolescent and adult patients), mechanisms regulating ductal ...
C. Backes+11 more
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Association of Patent Ductus Arteriosus and Phototherapy in Infants Weighing Less Than 1500 Grams
Background: Very preterm infants with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) are more likely to be born prematurely or receive therapeutic treatments that reduce ductus arteriosus functioning smooth muscle number, reduce the response to oxygen-elicited ...
A. Mahmoud, A. Elagamy
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Radiographic changes in ribs following clipping of patent ductus arteriosus in preterm infants
Objectives: There are no published reports on the rib abnormalities on the plain chest radiograph in preterm infants following surgical clipping of isolated patent ductus arteriosus.
Rashed A Hasan+3 more
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