Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn: recent advances in pathophysiology and treatment

Objectives: Although recognized for decades, little is known about the etiology, physiopathology, and prevention of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN), and its treatment remains a major challenge for neonatologists. In this review, the clinical features and physiopathology of th...

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Main Authors: Joaquim E.B. Cabral, Jaques Belik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2013-05-01
Series:Jornal de Pediatria
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0021755713000594