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Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Patent ductus arteriosus is a congenital heart defect in which the ductus arteriosus, a blood vessel near the heart which normally closes after birth, remains open (patent). The main symptom for babies is labored breathing and failure to put on weight. If uncorrected, this can lead to heart failure in older children and adults.

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Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Patent Ductus arteriosus is the second commonest congenital birth defect of the heart and can cause heart failure; however majority of these defect close spontaneously after birth. Patent Ductus Arteriosus is a congenital (present from birth) heart defect in which a fetal passageway...Read More

Posted on : Saturday, November 7, 2009 12:00 AM
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SureshViswanathan
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Regarding PDA - cardiac catheterization route - could you please let me know the risk factor and sucess rate.

Thanks
Replied on Friday, January 30, 2009 12:00 AM

soccermom7
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My name is Tracey, I am 44 years old, and at age 6 I had a PDA closure with no complications. I have led a healthy and happy life. I am married and have three beautiful children.
Replied on Sunday, March 20, 2011 12:36 PM

ProudMother
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I would like to know the same thing. My daughter has a pda and doesn't eat. Tube fed. How is the success rate with eating after her pda is fixed?
Replied on Thursday, July 16, 2009 12:00 AM
My daughter had this PDA problem in 3months baby. then cardiologist surgery for my baby. She is well. now she is 1 1/2 years old...I know in future anyother problem occurs for my daughter.
Replied on Saturday, November 7, 2009 12:00 AM
What the reasons for PDA Problem occurs to child?
Replied on Saturday, November 7, 2009 12:00 AM
Sir/Mam,
Pls clarify why did the PDA problem occurs for the child?
What are all reasons for PDA Problem?

My Baby had at three months baby, cardiologist surgery and clear that problem..But I have one doubt in future anyother problem occurs for child...pls reply me as soon as possible.....
Replied on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 12:00 AM
 




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