Is patent ductus arteriosus in preterm infants associated with cardiac autonomic alteration and predominant parasympathetic stimulation?
These results suggest association of PDA with predominance of parasympathetic stimulation in preterm infants. The mechanisms of homeostasis in patients with PDA are very complex and involve both circulatory adaptations and control by autonomic pathway. If confirmed, our results could be interesting for future researches aiming to verify the interest of new targeted therapies for the management of PDA.
Findings suggest that a higher zBMI during adolescence immediately lowers educational achievement level during general secondary education.