Ductus Arteriosus
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Tailoring treatment for heart defect
By defining the clinical and genetic factors that predict treatment response, Vanderbilt investigators aim to personalize therapy for a common heart complication in preterm infants. Read MoreSep 23, 2019
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Antibiotics, fetal vessel defect linked
Certain antibiotics increase the risk of a congenital heart disorder called patency of the ductus arteriosis. Read MoreOct 15, 2014
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Antacids: risky for premature babies
Antacids that block a certain enzyme pose a risk for a common cardiac problem in premature infants. Read MoreJun 12, 2013