Publications by authors named "Steven B Ritz"
Article Synopsis
- - Persistently patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is common in very low birth weight infants and can lead to serious health issues; ibuprofen is now preferred over indomethacin for closing PDAs due to a lower risk of necrotizing enterocolitis.
- - Two preterm infants developed severe pulmonary hypertension after ibuprofen treatment for PDA closure, despite having a left-to-right shunt and normal heart anatomy at the start.
- - Both infants, who were extremely low birth weight, experienced a rapid decline and unfortunately passed away due to complications related to pulmonary hypertension, highlighting the risks associated with ibuprofen therapy in this population.
