B-type natriuretic peptide for assessment of haemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus in premature infants
Open Access
- 10 May 2013
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Acta Paediatrica
- Vol. 102 (8), e347-e352
- https://doi.org/10.1111/apa.12273
Abstract
Aim: Haemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus (hsPDA) is frequently observed in premature infants. This study was conducted to explore whether the blood BNP can be a valuable biomarker to assess the necessity of treatment for hsPDA in premature infants.Keywords
Funding Information
- Mami Mizutani foundation
- Human Resource Chair
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