Patent ductus arteriosus: emerging trial evidence firmly supports conservative management in preterm infants
We now have ample evidence for all clinicians to finally acknowledge that conservative PDA management is the correct path forward. Clinical experimentation is no longer acceptable, and expectant PDA management must be adopted as the current standard if we are to adhere to our foundational principle, 'first, do no harm'.
Authors
- Sanjana Velu
- Nehal A. Parikh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1375-1247)
Institutions
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (US)
- NeuroDevelopment Center (US)
- Perinatal Institute (GB)
- University of Cincinnati Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Current Opinion in Pediatrics
- Published
- 2026-01-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/mop.0000000000001543
- Primary Topic
- Cardiovascular Conditions and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00