Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
Overview of Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
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 of Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
Poor eating which leads to poor growth, Frontal sweating with crying or eating, Persistently heavy breathing, Easy tiring, Rapid heart rate
Common Causes of Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
Congenital heart defects, Genetic factors, Environmental factors
Risk Factors of Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
Premature birth, Family history and other genetic conditions, Rubella infection during pregnancy, Being born at a high altitude, Female
Investigation Techniques for Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
Echocardiogram, Chest X-ray, Electrocardiogram , Cardiac catheterization
Treatment and Prevention of Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
IV Indomethacin, Adequate nutrition, PDA repair or closure surgically
Available Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Medicines
No medicines currently available for this condition.
