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Is it possible for a child to have a patent foramen ovale (pfo) and a patent ductis arteriosus (pda)?
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Yes: It is a normal feature of the heart prior to birth and may persist in some. The PDA is usually picked up on exam, the pfo would only be accessible to advanced studies.
Answered 1/12/2015
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