Platelets and Ductus Arteriosus Closure in Neonates

Elsevier

Available online 1 March 2023, 151719

Seminars in PerinatologyAuthor links open overlay panel, ABSTRACT

Platelet plug formation is critically involved in murine ductus arteriosus closure and thrombocytopenia in preterm infants seems to negatively affect spontaneous and pharmacologically induced ductal closure. Furthermore, platelet dysfunction may contribute to ductal patency, especially in extremely immature infants. Neonatal platelets likely have multifaceted roles during ductal closure, such as secretion of several signaling molecules and facilitation of specific cell-cell interactions. The only available randomized-controlled trial on platelet transfusions in preterm infants with patent ductus arteriosus demonstrated that a liberal transfusion regimen did not promote ductal closure, but was associated with an increased rate of intraventricular hemorrhage.

Herein, we discuss the available mechanistic evidence on the role of platelets in ductus arteriosus closure and their potential clinical implications in preterm infants. We further briefly outline future research directions aimed at a better understanding of platelet-endothelial interactions in neonatal health and disease.

Keywords

preterm infant

very low birth weight

patent ductus arteriosus

platelets

ibuprofen

indomethacin

thrombocytopenia

© 2023 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Inc.

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