title: Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn: a review.
abstract: Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) is a serious medical emergency in the neonatal period which occurs because of failure of transition of the foetal circulation into the normal circulation. The condition is characterised by persistently elevated pulmonary vascular pressures and despite numerous modalities of treatment available, the condition carries with it a high rate of mortality and morbidity. Early awareness of predisposing conditions and early diagnosis leads to better outcomes in PPHN.
authors.affiliation: Professor & Head, Department of Paediatrics, AFMC, Pune - 40.
authors.forename: Mukti
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sharma
authors.affiliation: Classified Specialist (Paediatrics), 166 Military Hospital.
authors.forename: Karthik Ram
authors.initials: KR
authors.lastname: Mohan
authors.affiliation: Senior Advisor (Paediatrics & Neonatology), INHS Kalyani, Visakhapatnam.
authors.forename: Shankar
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Narayan
authors.affiliation: Resident (Paediatrics), Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi Cantt. - 10.
authors.forename: Lokesh
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Chauhan
keywords: neonate; persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN)