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Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn

Understanding Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN) Introduction Before birth, an unborn baby receives oxygen from the placenta and umbilical cord, bypassing the lungs. After birth, the circulatory system shifts to prioritize blood flow to the lungs for breathing. However, in cases of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN), this transition doesn’t occur […]