Overview
Patent ductus arteriosus is a condition where the ductus arteriosus which is supposed to be closed in the first 48 hours of life in term infants is persistently remained open after birth.Signs and Symptoms
Poor eating which leads to poor growth, Frontal sweating with crying or eating, Persistently heavy breathing, Easy tiring, Rapid heart rateCommon Causes
Congenital heart defects, Genetic factors, Environmental factorsRisk Factors
Premature birth, Family history and other genetic conditions, Rubella infection during pregnancy, Being born at a high altitude, FemaleInvestigation Techniques
Echocardiogram, Chest X-ray, Electrocardiogram , Cardiac catheterizationTreatment and Prevention
IV Indomethacin, Adequate nutrition, PDA repair or closure surgically
