Hello! is it necessary to undergo procedure for patent ductus arteriosus 2mm small? (about to turn 18) i think theyll use a spring to close it. thanks

Concern for PE: The reason they want to close the PDA is so that there is no chance for throwing a clot to your lungs, called pulmonary embolus (PE).

You decide: Normal circulation of blood moves it all through the capillaries of the lungs to provide oxygen. That process also sifts through the blood and prevents small bits of debris from entering your arteries and traveling to somewhere they may do harm, like your brain where it could cause a stroke.Your lifetime risk is small, but present.Closing this bypass ends the risk.