Introduction The incidence of congenital heart disease (CHD) is estimated at approximately 8 per 1000 live births, with up to 25–30% of CHD deemed critical congenital heart disease (CCHD). CCHD includes lesions that necessitate early interventions to avoid significant morbidity…
Introduction Acute pulmonary hypertension (aPH) in the neonatal period is common in sick newborn infants being treated in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The causes and underlying pathophysiology are multifactorial. Acute pulmonary hypertension in the newborn is secondary to…
Introduction Globally, neonatal encephalopathy precipitated by perinatal hypoxia-ischemia remains a common cause of brain injury. The incidence varies from 1 to 3 per 1000 to up to 25 per 1000 in developed and developing countries, respectively. Therapeutic hypothermia has been…