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The asphyxiated newborn undergoes progressive brain damage even after resuscitation. This article reviews the microvascular events that contribute to evolving brain injury. The role of neutrophils, platelet-activating factor (PAF), and free radicals is stressed as pivotal mechanisms of injury and opportunities for therapeutic intervention.Entities:
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Year: 1995 PMID: 7671548
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Perinatol ISSN: 0095-5108 Impact factor: 3.430