Shyam Sathanandam1, Stephanie Whiting1, Jorden Cunningham1, David Zurakowski2, Leah Apalodimas1, B. Rush Waller1, Ranjit Philip1, Athar M. Qureshi3
Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.14, No.1, pp. 6-14, 2019, DOI:10.1111/chd.12729
Abstract Background: Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is highly prevalent in extremely low
birth weight (ELBW), preterm infants. There are diverse management approaches for
the PDA in ELBW infants. The objectives of this research were to identify current
PDA management practices among cardiologists and neonatologists in the United
States, describe any significant differences in management, and describe areas where
practices align.
Methods: A survey of 10 questions based on the management of PDA in ELBW infants was conducted among 100 prominent neonatologists from 74 centers and 103
prominent cardiologists from 75 centers. Among the cardiologists, approximately
50% were interventionists who perform transcatheter… More >
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