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Indian J Pediatr. 1991 Jul;58(4):441-451. doi: 10.1007/BF02750928.

Perinatal circulatory physiology.

Indian journal of pediatrics

P Syamasundar Rao

Affiliations

  1. Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin Medical School, 600 Highland Avenue, 53792, Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.A.

PMID: 28326498 DOI: 10.1007/BF02750928

Abstract

CONCLUSION: Fetal circulation is designed to utilize placenta for gas exchange whereas postnatal circulation uses lungs for gas exchange. Fetal circulatory pathways, namely, umbilical vessels, ductus venosus, foramen ovale and ductus arteriosus facilitate placental gas exchange and promote distribution of oxygenated blood to the vital organs of the fetus. Mechanical factors, prostaglandins and low PO

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