Persistent fetal circulation syndrome
ICD-10 Code
P29.3
Persistent fetal circulation syndrome
Definition
A cardiopulmonary disorder characterized by systemic arterial hypoxemia secondary to pulmonary hypertension and extrapulmonary right to left shunting across the foramen ovale and ductus arteriosus.
Also known as persistent fetal circulation, persistent foetal circulation, persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn, PPHN — per MONDO