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Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia-Associated Pulmonary Hypertension: Screening and Management

Samuel F Schaeffer1, Bwaar Omer1, Akshaya Vachharajani2

  • 1School of Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri.

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|April 30, 2025
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Screening for pulmonary hypertension (PH) in infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is crucial. This review covers updated BPD definitions, PH screening tools, and treatments for infants with BPD-PH.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatology
  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Respiratory Medicine

Background:

  • The American Thoracic Society recommended PH screening in infants with BPD in 2015.
  • The definition of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) has evolved since 2015.
  • Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a significant complication in infants with BPD.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current definition of BPD.
  • To summarize recommendations and tools for screening PH in infants with BPD.
  • To outline treatment options and outcomes for infants with BPD-PH.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent studies and guidelines.
  • Synthesis of information on BPD definitions.
  • Analysis of PH screening modalities and therapeutic strategies.

Main Results:

  • Updated definition of BPD impacts patient population.
  • Various screening tools exist for PH detection in BPD infants.
  • Diverse treatment approaches are available for BPD-PH.

Conclusions:

  • Current BPD definitions necessitate updated PH screening protocols.
  • Early detection and management of PH in BPD are vital for improved outcomes.
  • Further research is needed to optimize treatment strategies for BPD-PH.

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