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Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension Of The Newborn

Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN) is a rare but serious medical condition that affects newborns. It occurs when the blood vessels in the lungs do not properly expand after birth, leading to a lack of oxygen in the bloodstream. It can lead to symptoms such as rapid breathing, cyanosis, and difficulty feeding.

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My baby was diagnosed with left ventricular failure. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, My baby is 86 days old; he looks at my face, follows movements, and smiles at the ceiling fan, lights, etc. He moves his legs and arms, and he sometimes stiffs his body. When he cries, he looks at us. He has also gained weight. He was diagnosed with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy-2 (H...  Read Full »


Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I reviewed your history and understood your concern. But unfortunately, it looks like the baby had a stormy course during the perinatal period, as the baby was diagnosed with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy-2 (HIE-2). So, knowing how it is associated with convulsions...  Read Full »

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