Premature constriction of the ductus arteriosus.
Prostaglandin synthetase inhibition in the fetus may induce constriction of the ductus arteriosus. Clinical experience is now accumulating that proves that this potential complication is reversible and that it is easily diagnosed by Doppler echocardiography.
Huhta
J C
JC
Department of Pediatrics, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia.
Cohen
A W
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Wood
D C
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D001783:Blood Flow Velocity; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic; D004373:Ductus Arteriosus / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D015150:Echocardiography, Doppler; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy