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Acute systemic complications in the preterm fetus after asphyxia: role of cardiovascular and blood flow responses.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  16620290     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
1. Poor perfusion of the kidneys and gut, and associated functional impairment, are major problems in the first days of life in very preterm infants. These complications can be associated with a substantial mortality and further problems such as reduced kidney growth and chronic renal problems in later childhood. 2. There is very little information, and consequently considerable debate, about how or even whether to improve perfusion of the vital organs of this most vulnerable group of babies. Current treatments simply do not consistently improve babies' perfusion generally or kidney and gut perfusion and function in particular. 3. In this review we critically examine clinical and experimental evidence that suggests that exposure to low oxygen levels before and during birth may be a significant contributor to impaired systemic perfusion, and highlight areas requiring further research. 4. This knowledge is essential to develop and refine ways of improving perfusion of the kidneys and other vital organs in premature babies.
Authors:
L Bennet; L Booth; S C Malpas; J S Quaedackers; E Jensen; J Dean; A J Gunn
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology     Volume:  33     ISSN:  0305-1870     ISO Abbreviation:  Clin. Exp. Pharmacol. Physiol.     Publication Date:  2006 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2006-04-19     Completed Date:  2006-05-17     Revised Date:  2008-11-21    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0425076     Medline TA:  Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol     Country:  Australia    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  291-9     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. l.bennet@auckland.ac.nz
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Acute Disease
Asphyxia Neonatorum / complications*,  physiopathology
Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena*
Hemodynamics / physiology*
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Premature / physiology*
Regional Blood Flow / physiology
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
R01 HD-32752/HD/NICHD NIH HHS

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