Aims: To assess whether early versus symptomatic treatment of PDA could affect failure rate and need for surgery. Methods: Between May 2009 and March 2010, infants < 29 wks or < 1000 g ...

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Widened pulse pressure is commonly used clinically to evaluate for PDA. However, this clinical sign also does not withstand critical evaluation. Evans et al found no difference in pulse pressure ...