Key result
Second-trimester indomethacin exposure can induce fetal ductus arteriosus closure, requiring serial echocardiograms to monitor for right heart dysfunction and prevent hydrops fetalis.
Population
Midgestation fetus
Design
Case_report
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May warrant serial fetal echocardiography during indomethacin exposure; leaves open optimal surveillance protocols and delivery timing.
Second-trimester indomethacin exposure can cause premature ductus arteriosus closure in fetuses, requiring serial echocardiographic monitoring to prevent right heart failure and hydrops fetalis.
Beaute et al. (2018) studied this question. Second-trimester indomethacin exposure can induce fetal ductus arteriosus closure, requiring serial echocardiograms to monitor for right heart dysfunction and prevent hydrops fetalis.
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