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What to do if i have pda (patent ductus arteriosus), how long will it take heal?
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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.
Answered 1/12/2015
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