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Journal Article 
Prostaglandin E1 in infants with congenital heart disease: Indian experience 
Saxena, A; Sharma, M; Kothari, SS; Juneja, R; Reddy, SC; Sharma, R; Bhan, A; Venugopal, P; , 
1998 
1 
Indian Pediatrics
ISSN: 0019-6061
EISSN: 0974-7559 
English 
10216540 
E-type prostaglandins (PGE1) can effectively maintain the patency of the ductus arteriosus in neonates. Its use, therefore and be life saving in infants born with ductus dependent congenital heart disease. Although PGE1 is available for over two decade in western world, it has been introduced in India only since April, 1995.