Population
45 normal term neonates delivered after uncomplicated pregnancies (mean 39 weeks)
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
120 hours
Authors
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LV function preserved amid early ductal closure; supports further study of transitional hemodynamics without practice change.
Left ventricular systolic and diastolic function is preserved during the hemodynamic changes associated with ductal closure in the early neonatal period.
Shiota et al. (2002) studied this question.
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