Abstract

ROCHA, Gustavo. Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn. Arq Med [online]. 2011, vol.25, n.1, pp.16-26. ISSN 2183-2447.

Pulmonary hypertension of the newborn is a rare condition found in many clinical scenarios and only managed in specialized centers. This review describes the areas that are known in this condition and those that are less familiar. The basis physiology behind pulmonary hypertension and vascular disease are reviewed. The diagnostic evaluation as well as current and future therapies are described.

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