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The congenital anomaly with a connection between the pulmonary artery an the aorta is called?
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PDA: This is called patent ductus arteriosus.
Answered 11/22/2015
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PDA: A patent (open) ductus (vessel) arteriosis (between 2arteries). This opening is normal and usually closes with the first breath or two in a newborn. If it doesn't close, sometimes it needs to be tied off surgically.
Answered 12/23/2014
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