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Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn: The Efficacy Comparison of Vasodilators Sildenafil Plus Bosentan Versus Sildenafil Plus Beraprost at a Tertiary Childcare Health Facility

Authors :
Hafiz Muhammad Anwar-ul-Haq
Mudasser Adnan
Muhammad Arshad
Hashim Raza
Hira Afsheen
Munir Ahmad
Source :
Cureus
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Cureus, Inc., 2021.

Abstract

Background Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) has been known for more than three decades, and lots of advancements have been made regarding its diagnosis and management. However, the exact causes of PPHN and the best treatment strategies remain debatable. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of sildenafil and bosentan versus sildenafil and beraprost in the management of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN). Methodology This open-label, non-randomized, quasi-experimental study was conducted at the Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Neonatology, The Children’s Hospital & The Institute of Child Health, Multan, Pakistan, from January 2021 to June 2021. We enrolled a total of 50 newborns (25 in each group) aged

Details

ISSN :
21688184
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Cureus
Accession number :
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