A monthly publication of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology and considered the main channel for the promotion of Brazilian cardiovascular research.
ISSN 0066-782X
eISSN 1678-4170
João Luiz Langer Manica
, Juliana Rodrigues Neves, Raul Arrieta, Pedro Abujamra
, Raul Ivo Rossi Filho, [...]
João Luiz Langer Manica
, Juliana Rodrigues Neves, Raul Arrieta, Pedro Abujamra
, Raul Ivo Rossi Filho, [...]
Abstract Background The presence of patent ductus arteriosus can be as high as 50% in preterm babies. Hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus is a common cause of delayed weaning of respiratory support and an important risk factor of necrotizing enterocolitis, intraventricular hemorrhage, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia in this population. Objective The aim of this study is to describe an initial experience of percutaneous closure of the ductus arteriosus in preterm infants weighing less than 2 kg. Methods This was a prospective […]
Keywords: Catheterization; Ductus Arteriosus; Heart Defects, Congenital; Infant; Infant,Newborn; Neonatology; Premature
Abstract Background The presence of patent ductus arteriosus can be as high as 50% in preterm babies. Hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus is a common cause of delayed weaning of respiratory support and an important risk factor of necrotizing enterocolitis, intraventricular hemorrhage, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia in this population. Objective The aim of this study is to describe an initial experience of percutaneous closure of the ductus arteriosus in preterm infants weighing less than 2 kg. Methods This was a prospective […]
Keywords: Diagnostic Techniques, Cardiovascular/trends; Ductus Arteriosus Patent/abnormalities; Epidemiology; Heart Defexts, Congenital/complications