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Research: Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: Pulmonary Hypertension and Pulmonary Vascular Disease

February 13, 2024February 13, 20241 min read

Clin Perinatol

. 2024 Mar;51(1):151-170.

doi: 10.1016/j.clp.2023.10.001. Epub 2023 Nov 10. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38325939/

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: Pulmonary Hypertension and Pulmonary Vascular Disease

Shiran S Moore¹, Roberta L Keller², Gabriel Altit³

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PMID: 38325939
DOI: 10.1016/j.clp.2023.10.001

Abstract

This review provides a comprehensive summary of the current understanding of pulmonary hypertension (PH) in congenital diaphragmatic hernia, outlining the underlying pathophysiologic mechanisms, methods for assessing PH severity, optimal management strategies, and prognostic implications.

Keywords: Cardiopulmonary interactions; Congenital diaphragmatic hernia; Inotropes; Pulmonary hypertension; Vasodilators; Ventilation.