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Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) is characterized by elevated pulmonary vascular resistance after birth, leading to severe hypoxemia and right-to-left shunting of blood. The document discusses the pathophysiology, clinical features, and diagnostic approaches for PPHN, while management and prognosis are covered separately. Key risk factors include maternal diabetes, obesity, advanced age, and meconium-stained amniotic fluid.

Author

Gaurav Jawa

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EN