Health Condition 1: I288- Other diseases of pulmonary vessels
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Kasturba Medical College Manipal
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Infants between 1 and 12 months of age, presenting with acute PAH in the Department of Paediatrics, KMC Manipal
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: A.Age 12 months B.PPHN C.Secondary causes of PAH, such as: a.Any disease associated with pulmonary causes of respiratory distress including bronchopneumonia, lower respiratory tract infections , bronchiolitis. b.Any Developmental anomaly of the lungs including Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Alveolar Capillary Dysplasia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, PAP, Pulmonary Hypoplasia. c.Any congenital heart disease d.Any known chronic systemic disease
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Describe the clinical profile of presentation of PAH in infants between the ages of 1 and 12 months.Timepoint: Describe the clinical profile of presentation of PAH in infants between the ages of 1 and 12 months. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Identify the biochemical derangements present at onset of presentation. Identify the trends in Pulmonary Arterial pressures, from onset of symptoms to resolution of hypertension. To analyse the clinical outcome in terms of mortality, days spent in the ICU and hospital, resolution of symptoms based on the ongoing treatment protocol. Correlate the presence of PAH in infants to any dietary restrictions in their mothers.Timepoint: 1 year | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Koushik H
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
Outcome results
None listed