Publications by authors named "Marissa C Macedo"
Res Rep Neonatol
September 2019
Article Synopsis
- Preterm infants are more prone to hypertension, and while bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is linked to this condition, a direct cause hasn't been established. This study examines how pulmonary function tests (PFTs) relate to hypertension in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants.
- Researchers conducted a retrospective study on 59 VLBW infants, comparing PFTs (like respiratory resistance and compliance) and blood pressure among those with and without hypertension. Results showed that hypertensive infants had significantly higher respiratory resistance (Rrs).
- The study concludes that VLBW infants with hypertension exhibit altered pulmonary function, specifically increased Rrs, suggesting a need for further research with larger sample sizes
