Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) remains a prominent clinical challenge in the management of preterm infants. During fetal life, the ductus arteriosus diverts blood away from the underdeveloped lungs, ...

Active treatment of hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in preterm infants within the first 2 weeks of life was associated with worse outcomes than expectant management.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Compared with surgical ligation, transcatheter closure of the patent ductus arteriosus in infants and neonates ...

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) has published a new position statement that provides best-practice guidance for the treatment of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) using ...

Larger DA diameter was significantly related to this low systemic blood flow in the early hours after birth. [13] By the time the PDA became clinically apparent (mean 72 hours), the infants were ...

In premature births, a baby’s organs may not be fully developed, which can increase the risk of a range of health complications in infancy and beyond. In an interview with HT lifestyle, Dr. Nathaniel ...