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patent ductus arteriosus

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Noun1.patent ductus arteriosus - a ductus arteriosus that failed to close at birth; may require surgical correction
ductus arteriosus - a blood vessel in a fetus that bypasses pulmonary circulation by connecting the pulmonary artery directly to the ascending aorta; normally closes at birth


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Introduction Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) comprises 5 - 10% of all congenital cardiac lesions.
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) is another serious condition that can affects premature infants.
In patients with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) infective endarteritis is an important reason for hospital admission, with a higher incidence of 4,8 patients / 1000 hospital admissions in children aged < 16 years admitted to a pediatric cardiology referral center.
 
 
 
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