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NT-proBNP Levels Improve the Ability of Predicting a Hemodynamically Significant Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Very Low-Birth-Weight Infants

PURPOSE: A hemodynamically significant Patent ductus arteriosus (HsPDA) in premature infants is known to be associated with significant morbidity. Recently brain natriuretic peptides and superior mesenteric artery (SMA)-resistive indices have been used to effectively diagnose HsPDA. OBJECTIVE: To as...

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Autores principales: Buddhe, Sujatha, Dhuper, Sarita, Kim, Roger, Weichbrod, Laya, Mahdi, Eman, Shah, Nishant, Kona, Sashi, Sokal, Myron
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2012
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3743145/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24027696
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/2249-4847.96758