Expectant management of patent ductus arteriosus for preterm infants: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Huzaifa Ahmad Cheema, Zuhair Majeed, Tajamal Hayat, Arslan Ahmed, Muhammad Haider Tariq, Abia Shahid, Anoop Titus, Abdul Mannan Khan Minhas, Sardar Hassan Ijaz, Sunil J. Ghelani, Aparna Kulkarni, Sourbha S. Dani

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Abstract

We conducted this meta-analysis to compare expectant management of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) with active treatment for PDA closure in preterm infants. Data from 7 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) showed that all-cause mortality and other clinical adverse outcomes did not differ between expectant management of PDA and active treatment. Future large-scale and double-blinded RCTs with a consistent definition for hemodynamically significant PDA, and focusing on clearly delineated high-risk subgroups or later selective treatment are needed to further evaluate the role of expectant management.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)179-183
Number of pages5
JournalAmerican Heart Journal
Volume266
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2023
Externally publishedYes

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