Question 1

how do?you ?treat patent ductus arteriosus?

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PDA Age Dependent?: Pda closure (age dependent)
1.  Premature infants (medical therapy vs surgical ligation by a pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon)

2.  Babies to adults:
cath lab closure, using a coil or device.
Many different types and sizes of coils are available, delivered from a small catheter which is inserted in the femoral artery or vein.
Another option for large pdas is an aga PDA device or vascular plug.

Question 2

why did patent ductus arteriosus commonly left open?

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Confusing question: A PDA is an energy saving bypass used in the developing fetus to send most of the hearts  blood flow to the body rather than the lungs before birth. After birth, the rise in blood oxygen content usually triggers the bypass to close.It remains open in some cases & can create problems in later life. Closure by medicine, catheter or surgery is the common practice in the us by school age.

Question 3

how expensive is the patent ductus arteriosus repair?

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Widely variable: The cost of PDA repair is widely variable both by location of where in the US it is done and the procedure performed (surgery vs. catheter). Most are now done by catheter with no incision and less than a one day stay. This is a great (and fair) question to ask your doctor's office/hospital where this will be done. In these days of managed care, I believe its best to know what you are getting into.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: patent ductus arteriosus?

Accepted Answer

Fetal circulation: A PDA (patent ductus arteriosus) is simply persistent fetal circulation.  Before an infant is born and is not using their lungs, this artery is a pathway that allows oxygenated blood to get to the body's tissues.  After birth the artery will normally close on its own but if not it is either monitored or treated medically or with surgery.

Question 5

what activities should i avoid since i have patent ductus arteriosus?

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Nothing much: I assume it is too small to bother closing. You should avoid poor dental hygiene, and IV drug abuse (to avoid endocarditis). Otherwise feel free to do whatever.

Question 6

who gets patent ductus arteriosus treatment?

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Anyone may need it: Patent ductus arteriosus (pda) is a normal fetal anatomic connection between the pulmonary artery and aorta that allows blood to bypass the lungs. Because fetuses don't use their lungs to exchange co2 and oxygen (due to a placenta), they do not require much blood flow to the lungs.  The PDA normally closes soon after birth as babies start breathing, but can remain open in any infant (esp. Premies).

Question 7

what is the best patent ductus arteriosus treatment?

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PDA -Age Dependent?: A PDA is required for a baby to survive before birth (allows the blood to bypass the lungs and get to the placenta)

1. Premature baby (medicine: Ibuprofen or others)
2.  Premature baby after medicine failures, (surgical ligation, by a pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon)
3.  Toddlers into adulthood: in the cath lab if needed;
     a.  Coil embolization
     b.  Amplatzer PDA device or vascular plug.

Question 8

will pda (patent ductus arteriosus) help with tof (tetralogy of fallot)?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: In Tetralogy of Falot, blood flow to the lungs may be restricted.  As there are various degrees of restriction, there may be a need for more blood flow to the lungs.  This situation may be helped by maintaining an open PDA.  However if the pulmonary valve restriction is not severe, then an open  PDA is not necessary.  The cardiologist can draw this out for you.

Question 9

is pda- patent ductus arteriosus surgery for infant an easy to do surgery?

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PDA surgery: It is not a simple surgery. But easy for an experienced pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon.

Question 10

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

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Yes: A patent foramen ovale (pfo) and patent ductus arteriosus (pda) are conditions that allow fetal circulation to flow. Once the infant is born different blood flow patterns are required to oxygenate the blood. The closing off of the pfo and PDA allow the blood flow to assume the normal post natal pattern.

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