Abstract
The maturation of the lung is one of the greatest challenges the premature infant must face after birth. Premature infants have been observed to have a higher prevalence of patency of the ductus arterious, presenting the physician with a dilemma and a challenge. This article discusses the clinical and pathophysiologic manifestations and the management of patent ductus arteriosus in the premature infant.
MeSH terms
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Blood Transfusion
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Cardiac Catheterization
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Digoxin / therapeutic use
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Diuresis / drug effects
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Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / diagnosis
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Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / drug therapy
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Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / surgery
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Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / therapy*
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Echocardiography
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Heart Murmurs
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Humans
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Indomethacin / administration & dosage
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Indomethacin / adverse effects
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Indomethacin / therapeutic use
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Infant, Newborn
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Infant, Premature, Diseases / diagnosis
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Infant, Premature, Diseases / drug therapy
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Infant, Premature, Diseases / surgery
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Infant, Premature, Diseases / therapy*