Patent Ductus Arteriosus
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Patent Ductus Arteriosus References:
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Clyman RI. Mechanisms regulating the ductus arteriosus. Biol Neonate. 2006;89(4):330-5. Epub 2006 Jun 1.
DiMenna L, Laabs C, McCoskey L, Seals A. Management of the neonate with patent ductus arteriosus. J Perinat Neonatal Nurs. 2006 Oct-Dec;20(4):333-40; quiz 341-2.
