Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is the persistence into postnatal life of the normal fetal vascular conduit between the central pulmonary and systemic arterial systems. Normally, the ...
Premature infants
Variable: ranging from asymptomatic to complete cardiovascular collapse
Increased ventilatory support, pulmonary hemorrhage, respiratory or metabolic acidosis from low...
Premature infant
Supportive treatment (careful use of oxygen, respiratory assistance, correction of metabolic acidosis)
Management of CHF with fluid restriction and diuretics
If...
Outcome in treated premature infants is generally good but depends mostly on the degree of prematurity and the presence of associated conditions.
Outcome in term infants and older...
Anilkumar M. Patent ductus arteriosus. Cardiol Clin. 2013;31(3):417–430. [View Abstract on OvidInsights]
Clyman RI, Chorne N. Patent ductus arteriosus: evidence for and against...
83330001 Patent ductus arteriosus (disorder)
253686000 Patent ductus arteriosus - persisting type (disorder)
125963005 ...
Q: How long would you wait before pronouncing a DA persistent?
A: 3 months
Q: Is lifelong follow-up of patients who have undergone transcatheter occlusion with coils or other devices needed?
A: No st...
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<bold>Fig CA 5-10 Eisenmenger physiology</bold> in patent ductus arteriosus. There is an increased fullness of the central pulmonary arteries with an abrupt narrowing and paucity of peripheral vessels.
<bold>Fig CA 5-10 Eisenmenger physiology</bold> in patent ductus arteriosus. There is an increased fullness of the central pul...
A case of complex congenital heart disease. Patient has situs inversus, dextrocardia, is status-post tetralogy of Fallot repair, and presents with symptoms of right-sided heart failure. A: Axial gradient echo images showing dextrocardia and right ventricular dilation. B: Sagittal gradient-echo images showing free pulmonary regurgitation (arrow) at the site of previous infundibular resection.
A case of complex congenital heart disease. Patient has situs inversus, dextrocardia, is status-post tetralogy of Fallot repair, and prese...