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What are the long term effects of a repaired pda?

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Dr. Hratch Karamanoukian answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Pda repair: If repaired during early childhood, should have no consequences. Repaired late, there may be underlying pulmonary hypertension.

Answered 11/28/2017

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Healthy life: Do it in a timely way, and Junior is nearly certain to have no other problems unless something else is wrong. Ignore it, and the damage to the lung vasculature is devastating and ultimately lethal.

Answered 5/31/2016

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