A 50-year-old member asked:
What to do if i have pda (patent ductus arteriosus) and need it closed to join the british army, how long will it take ?
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Check local sources: A discussion with your local PCP can provide you a list of local sources for this procedure. After evaluation by a local cardiologist, they can determine whether this could be closed through a catheter procedure or require an open surgical approach. Most towns with a heart program can handle such procedures.Recovery is relatively quick.
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Last updated Jun 14, 2014
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