Abstract:Objectives: This study aimed to map prescription patterns of
pulmonary vasodilator therapy in children with bronchopulmonary
dysplasia (BPD). Working hypothesis: Pulmonary vasodilator drug
therapy is used in children born preterm suffering from BPD-associated
pulmonary hypertension, but patient selection, extent of diagnostics
with catheterization and co-morbidities are largely unknown. Study
design: A descriptive national registry-based study. Patient
selection and methodology: All children below seven years … Show more
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