Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Closure
The manifestations of a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) can vary depending on the size of the defect and whether the baby is born full-term or prematurely. In some cases, a small PDA may not produce any noticeable signs or symptoms and can remain undetected for an extended period, even into adulthood.
However, a large PDA can lead to signs of heart distress shortly after birth. During a routine examination, your child’s doctor may initially suspect a heart defect upon hearing a heart murmur while listening to your child’s heart using a stethoscope.
Symptoms
A patent ductus arteriosus depends on the size of the ductus and how much blood flow it carries. After birth, if a ductus arteriosus is present, blood will flow from the aorta (the main artery in the body) into the pulmonary artery. This extra blood flow into the lungs can overload the lungs and put more burden on the heart to pump this extra blood.
Some babies may need more support from a ventilator. If you feel any of these problems you have to immediately consult with a doctor. Fast breathing A hard time breathing More respiratory infections Tire more easily Poor growth rewrite
When to access Medical Care
- Rapid breathing.
- Difficulty breathing.
- Increased susceptibility to respiratory infections.
- Fatigue, with the child becoming easily tired.
- Inadequate growth or poor weight gain.
These signs may indicate a PDA-related issue that necessitates medical evaluation and intervention.
Determinants of risk
Factors that increase the risk of developing a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) are as follows:
- Premature birth.
- Family history of PDA and other genetic conditions.
- Maternal rubella infection during pregnancy.
- Birth in a high-altitude location.
- Female gender.
Recovery process
Recovery duration varies, contingent on factors like patient characteristics, chosen procedure, and the extent of severity.
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