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Persistent pulmonary hypertension in the neonate.

E D Graves1, C R Redmond, R M Arensman

  • 1Department of Surgery, Ochsner Clinic, New Orleans.

Chest
|March 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the neonate (PPHN) is a primary cause of neonatal respiratory failure. Advances in therapy offer increasing success for critically ill infants with this reversible condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Neonatal Medicine
  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Respiratory Physiology

Background:

  • Respiratory failure is the leading cause of neonatal death.
  • Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the neonate (PPHN) is a common cause in full-term infants.
  • Uncontrolled PPHN can lead to severe, fatal respiratory failure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the anomalies associated with PPHN.
  • To discuss diagnostic methods for PPHN.
  • To outline current treatment strategies for PPHN.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of PPHN.
  • Analysis of anatomic and functional basis of PPHN.
  • Synthesis of diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.

Main Results:

  • PPHN involves specific anatomic and functional anomalies.
  • Diagnosis relies on clinical presentation and diagnostic tests.
  • Therapeutic advances have improved outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • PPHN is a significant cause of neonatal mortality.
  • Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial.
  • Current treatments offer increasing success for affected infants.

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