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Patent ductus arteriosus

Patent ductus arteriosus

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Patent ductus arteriosus describes a condition where there is an abnormal connection between the blood travelling toward the lungs from the heart and the blood travelling from the heart to the body. This connection between the blood vessels is normal during development of the baby in the womb, but closes soon after birth .

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33 years experience

Is a type of:

Congenital heart disease

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Chest

Symptoms

Irritability
Low blood pressure
Low blood pressure (hypotension)
Excessive sweating
Apnea
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Patent ductus arteriosus
Indomethacin
5
5 reviews
Alprostadil
5
1 review
Ibuprofen
2
2 reviews
Prostaglandin e1
1
1 review
Diuretic
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Procedures

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Surgery

Surgery

Tests

Electrocardiogram

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My teenage nephew?has been diagnosed with patent ductus arteriosus. what are treatment options?

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is there a ?difference between a?patent foramen ovale and?a patent ductus arteriosus?

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Had a patent ductus repair in sept of 1980 no records of metal used. Hospital did mri anyway. Is it possible it damaged my heart.

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