Variable |
PHT
Yes |
PHT
No |
P value |
Prematurity
Yes
No |
7
37 |
0
15 |
0.09 |
Cardiac defect
Yes
No |
37
7 |
9
6 |
0.05 |
OSA
Yes
No |
19
25 |
9
6 |
0.2 |
Hypothyroidism
Yes
No |
18
26 |
5
10 |
0.6 |
Neurological disease
Yes
No |
13
31 |
7
8 |
0.2 |
Asthma
Yes
No |
42
2 |
15
0 |
0.4 |
Chest Infection
Yes
No |
37
7 |
8
7 |
0.01 |
GER
Yes
No |
22
22 |
4
11 |
0.1 |
|
PHT- Pulmonary hypertension
OSA- Obstructive sleep apnea |
Table 2: Factors affect (PHT) development in patients with Down syndrome. |