Persistent Ductus Arteriosus in Critically Ill Preterm Infants

Abstract

Introduction: Persistent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is found with increased incidence in preterm infants, significantly affecting neonatal morbidity and mortality rates.

Keywords

• persistent ductus arteriosus
• prematurity
• respiratory distress syndrome
• bronchopulmonary dysplasia
• intraventricular hemorrhage