Patent Ductus Arterioses Clinical Trial
Official title:
The Impact of Platelet Count, Platelet Mass Index and Platelet Function Evaluated by Platelet Function Analyzer (PFA-100) on Spontaneous Ductal Closure in Preterm Infants
Although thrombocytopenia has been reported as a risk factor for patent ductus arterioses, there is lack of data on the function of platelets in ductal closure. Information on functions of platelets in ductal closure may change the known model for ductus arterioses and may affect the treatment modalities.
Patent ductus arterioses is a common problem which involves both pulmonary and cardiac
outcomes in preterm infants. Although thrombocytopenia has been reported as a risk factor
for patent ductus arterioses, there is lack of data on the function of platelets in ductal
closure.
The investigators aim to investigate the relation between thrombocytopenia and platelet
functions in pathogenesis of spontaneous ductal closure. The investigators hypothesize that
Information on functions of platelets in ductal closure may change the known model for
ductus arterioses and may affect the treatment modalities.
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Observational Model: Cohort, Time Perspective: Prospective