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Title: | Pharmacological closure of the patent ductus arteriosus |
Other Titles: | Editorial [Images in Paediatric Cardiology, Vol.5(1)] |
Authors: | Mehta, Sudhir Ken Younoszai, A. Pietz, Joachim Achanti, B.P. |
Keywords: | Ductus Arteriosus, Patent Infant, Premature Echocardiography Prostaglandins Prostaglandin antagonists Indomethacin |
Issue Date: | 2003 |
Publisher: | Images in Paediatric Cardiology |
Citation: | Images in Paediatric Cardiology. 2003, Vol. 5(1), p. 1-15 |
Abstract: | Pharmacological closure by indomethacin is customary if symptoms of PDA are not controlled adequately with fluid restriction and diuretics. Its use, however, requires a comprehensive clinical assessment of all the vital perinatal factors and a vigilant monitoring of the sick infant. Prophylactic use of indomethacin is discouraged. The decision to use pharmacological versus surgical treatment or both should be individualized based on evidence-based research and clinician's own experience. Surgical ligation remains the primary mode of therapy in cases of pharmacological treatment failure or recurrence. |
URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar//handle/123456789/3937 |
Appears in Collections: | IPC, Volume 5, Issue 1 IPC, Volume 5, Issue 1 |
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