Development of tissue Doppler-derived predictors of hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus and the ability to incorporate it in targeted neonatal echocardiography protocol
Background: Hemodynamically significant (HS) patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a significant cause of mortality in preterm neonates. Early detection of HS PDA and pre-symptomatic closure may help in avoiding complications. For this to happen, easily performed predictors must be available; the aim of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Saudi Heart Association
2019-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of the Saudi Heart Association |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1016731518302707 |