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I want to know what's the patent ductus arteriosus?
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PDA: The PDA is an artery that connects the pulmonary artery to the aorta. It is present in everyone and is necessary for survival during fetal life. It allows blood to bypass the fluid filled lungs of the fetus and flow into the aorta and through the umbilical arteries back to the placenta. It normally closes within the first 72-96 hours of life. Occasionally it fails to close, requiring intervention.
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