A persistently patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in preterm infants can have significant clinical
consequences, particularly during the recovery period from respiratory distress syndrome …

The patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is the most commonly found cardiac condition in
neonates. While there have been several studies and thousands of publications on the topic …

LV Left ventricular MPI Myocardial performance index mVCFc Mean velocity of
circumferential fiber shortening NICU Neonatal intensive care unit PA Pulmonary artery PDA …

Importance Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is often associated with pulmonary vascular
disease and secondary pulmonary hypertension (PH). The pathogenesis of BPD-associated …

Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) poses a diagnostic and therapeutic dilemma for clinicians.
Diagnosis of persistent PDA and determination of its clinical and hemodynamic significance …

Preterm neonates with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) are commonly treated with
surfactant by intubate surfactant extubate (InSurE) technique. Mode of surfactant …

Optimal management of the patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in the premature infant remains
controversial. Despite considerable historical and physiological data indicating that a …

Targeted echocardiographic assessments of haemodynamic status are increasingly utilised
in many settings. Application in the neonatal intensive care units (NICU) is increasingly …

Early and successful extubation prevents several morbidities in preterm newborns. Several
secondary non-invasive respiratory modalities exist but with their merits and demerits. Given …

Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a common clinical condition in preterm infants. Preterm
newborns with PDA are at greater risk for several morbidities, including higher rates of …