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Medical Conditions - Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Patent ductus arteriosus is a defect in the development of the heart. It is an opening between two blood vessels in the heart. In case of a large opening, deoxygenated blood will tend to flow to other parts of the body instead of oxygenated blood. Symptoms include reduced intake of food, sweating, tiredness, weakness, breathlessness, etc. Treatment is done with medication to handle the symptoms and surgical closure of the defect.

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Is stenting for PDA safe in a 1-month-old baby?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern.

What could be done to manage patent ductus arteriosus?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the reports of the echocardiogram (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The patient has a condition called patent ductus arteriosus.

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Dr. Rishu Sharma

Dr. Rishu Sharma

How do I manage my baby with congenital heart disease?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern.

What could be done to manage a hole in a baby’s heart?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, there is a patent ductus arteriosus that is shunting from left to right (attachment removed to protect patient identity). As it is large, go for its closure.

Is surgery needed for a heart problem in a newborn baby?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), the PDA (patent ductus arteriosus) size seems small to moderate.

What can be the reason for IUFD?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all I feel really sorry knowing what happened to you. It was fine that anti-D was not given after your first child as his blood group is negative.

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Dr. Anindya Das

Is it possible for LPA stenosis to cause pulmonary hypertension in a newborn?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Very sorry to hear about your daughter's illness. Please stay positive.

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Dr. Isaac Gana

Dr. Isaac Gana

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