Sunday, May 27, 2012
Advertisement

Patent Ductus Arteriosus Learning Center

 

Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a condition in which a blood vessel called the ductus arteriosus fails to close normally in an infant soon after birth. (The word "patent" means open) The condition leads to abnormal bl...

 
 

VIDEOS (3)

IMAGES (3)

 
 
 

Patent Ductus Arteriosus Causes

  • No known cause
 
 

Patent Ductus Arteriosus Treatments

Treatments

  • Ligation of Patent Ductus Arteriosus
  • Transarterial Coil Embolization

Drugs

  • NeoProfen
  • indomethacin injection
  • Indocin
 

Doctors


City, State or Zip
 
Advertisement
Copyright © 2005 - 2012 Healthline Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.
Healthline is for informational purposes and should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis or treatment recommendations. more details