Jan 31, 2025 · The most common cause of pulmonary hypertension in newborns is persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN). It occurs in term or late preterms infants, …

Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) is a syndrome of failed circulatory adaptation at birth due to delay or impairment in the normal fall in pulmonary vascular …

Two-dimensional (2D) echocardiography provides qualitative and quantitative evaluation of the severity of PH. The right atrium (RA) dilates over time in patients with PH and it represents …

Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn, or PPHN, is a serious breathing problem in newborns. It occurs when your newborn’s circulatory system doesn’t adapt to breathing …

Aims: To compare echocardiographic (ECHO) measures of ventricular function and hemodynamics of infants with persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) and …

Easy availability of bedside echocardiography helps in establishing early definitive diagnosis, understanding the pathophysiology and hemodynamic abnormalities, monitoring the disease …

Aug 2, 2018 · Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) is a complex disorder that is characterized by the presence of an increased pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) …

Newer ECHO parameters including left ventricular eccentricity index at end-systole (EIs), myocardial performance index (MPI), and right ventricle contractility (dP/dt) have been shown …

Echocardiography is increasingly used to measure pulmonary vascular resistance, cardiac function and intra-cardiac shunts. The aim of this audit was to determine which …

Aug 1, 2023 · Echocardiography (ECHO) remains an important tool for the evaluation and management of patients with PPHN. ECHO is used to rule out congenital heart disease, …