ductus arteriosus Archives
Tailoring treatment for heart defect
Sep. 23, 2019—By defining the clinical and genetic factors that predict treatment response, Vanderbilt investigators aim to personalize therapy for a common heart complication in preterm infants.
Antibiotics, fetal vessel defect linked
Oct. 15, 2014—Certain antibiotics increase the risk of a congenital heart disorder called patency of the ductus arteriosis.
Antacids: risky for premature babies
Jun. 12, 2013—Antacids that block a certain enzyme pose a risk for a common cardiac problem in premature infants.