Persistent pulmonary hypertension and infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis in a neonate: Reduced nitric oxide levels could be a common etiological factor

Persistent pulmonary hypertension and infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis in a neonate: Reduced nitric oxide levels could be a common etiological factor

Nitric oxide (NO) is an important mediator of biological functions. It is a potent vasodilator and has an effect on smooth muscle relaxation and proliferation. Absence or shortage of NO plays a role in the pathogenesis of persistent pulmonary hypertension and hypertrophic pyloric stenosis. A 3.2 kg...

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Main Authors: Sudhir Malwade, Sharad Agarkhedkar, Himanshi Joshi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil University
Subjects:
Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis
nitric oxide
persistent pulmonary hypertension
Online Access:http://www.mjdrdypu.org/article.asp?issn=0975-2870;year=2014;volume=7;issue=5;spage=661;epage=664;aulast=Malwade

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