- Original Article
- Causes of Syncope in Children
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Jae Young Lee, Chung Il Noh, Eun Jung Chun, Sun Sung Park, Myung Ja Yun, Hong Ryang Gil, Ho Sung Kim, Jung Yun Choi, Yong Su Yun
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Clin Exp Pediatr. 1998;41(1):81-89. Published online January 15, 1998
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Purpose : Syncope is not rare and is caused by various conditions ranging from common physiologic
derangements to life-threatening conditions. However, there are limited reports regarding
syncope in children. We retrospectively analyzed our experiences of the syncope in children.
Methods : Retrospective analysis of the medical records of patients with syncopal episodes between
October 1985 and June 1996.
Results : Sixty-eight patients(male; 36, female; 32,... |
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- Influence of Phototherapy on Incidence of Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Very Low Birth W eight Infants
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Hee Seok Kim, Ee Kyung Kim, Yun Kyoung Lee, Hee Eun Lee, Chan Hwu Park, Kyung Ran Park, Jun Dong Park, Beyong Il Kim, Woong Heum Kim, Jung-Hwan Choi, Yong Su Yun, Chong Ku Yun, Jeong Mi Lee
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Clin Exp Pediatr. 1997;40(10):1410-1418. Published online October 15, 1997
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Purpose : Patent ductus arteriosus(PDA) is a common disease in very low birth weight
infants(VLBWI). Hemodynamically significant PDA increases the morbidity and mortality of
premature infants. Based on experimental model, light inhibits the constriction of immature piglet' s
ductal rings. No specific mechanism adequately explains the effect of light on the relaxation of
PDA. Several hypotheses, including activation of photosensitive metabolites, alterations in receptors,
or... |
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