A 40-year-old member asked:
What to do if i have pda (patent ductus arteriosus), how long will it take heal?
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Dr. Steven Neishanswered
Pediatrics - Cardiology 40 years experience
Will not "heal": An adult with a PDA will not have spontaneous closure. Spontaneous closure of a small PDA is a common occurrence for in infants, but is rare after the first year of life.
In most cases, even in adults, if treatment of a PDA is required, a PDA can be effectively and safely closed with a device placed by catheterization. This is typically an outpatient procedure with excellent results.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Can you tell me about kids with PDA (patent ductus arteriosus).?
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Dr. Steven Neishanswered
Pediatrics - Cardiology 40 years experience
Long-term normal: A patent ductus arteriosus (pda) is a normal structure before birth, that allows blood pumped from the right ventricle to bypass the lungs to reach the aorta and ultimately the placenta. If the PDA stays open after birth, it can result in excess blood flow to the lungs. If necessary, the PDA can be closed by surgery or catheterization with very high levels of success and long-term good health.
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Last updated Jan 12, 2015
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