When there is reversal of flow in a patent ductus arteriosus, there are, as a necessary part of the picture, hypertension in the pulmonary artery and marked increase in pulmonary vascular resistance.

Patent ductus arteriosus is one of the most common congenital abnormalities found in premature infants. Ibuprofen, a nonsteroidal drug that is commonly used as an antipyretic, analgesic and ...

Pulmonary hypertension (PHT) also influenced RSS. Those with PHT were referred for PDA closure later and consequently had a higher pre-procedure RSS.

Another potential presentation of unrepaired PDA is Eisenmenger syndrome (ES), though rare in children, 7 which results in severe pulmonary hypertension. 8 As described earlier, a hemodynamically ...

with slide / New insight into the biochemical events leading to pulmonary hypertension in infants points to a potential new - and cheap - treatment for these tiny patients. (Pearson DL, et al. <i ...

Pulmonary hypertension in newborns, iNO therapy & other alternative treatments: Dr. Samir Sheikh Wednesday, April 19, 2017, 08:00 Hrs [IST] Anything which interrupts either the change of fetal ...

The important report of Levy et al. in this issue of the Journal on a reversible form of pulmonary arterial hypertension in an infant raises a number of interesting points. First of all, it re-emph ...

The presence of a systolic/diastolic jet from the ascending aorta into the pulmonary artery documents the presence of a patent ductus arteriosus. Note that the jet is fairly broad. In addition ...

Early PDA closure may prevent early onset pulmonary vascular disease, promote growth and facilitate faster weaning off supplemental oxygen and ventilator support.

Pulmonary hypertension makes you tired, so get a good night's sleep and take naps when you need to. Just like anyone else, it's good for you to eat a healthy diet with lots of fruits, vegetables ...