Adrianne Rahde Bischoff, Amy H Stanford, Osamah Aldoss, Danielle R Rios, Daniel I McLennan, Bassel Mohammad Nijres, Regan E Giesinger, Patrick J McNamara
BACKGROUND: Definitive closure of the patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is associated with significant changes in the loading conditions of the left ventricle (LV), which may lead to cardiovascular and respiratory instability. The objective of the study was to evaluate targeted neonatal echocardiography (TnECHO) characteristics and the clinical course of preterm infants ≤2 kg undergoing percutaneous PDA closure. METHODS: Retrospective cohort study of prospectively acquired pre- and post-closure TnECHOs to assess hemodynamic changes...
July 2023: Pediatric Research