Patent ductus arteriosus (patient information)
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What is patent ductus arteriosus?
How do I know if I have patent ductus arteriosus and what are the symptoms of patent ductus arteriosus?
- Bounding pulse
- Fast breathing
- Poor feeding habits
- Shortness of breath
- Sweating while feeding
- Fatigue
- Poor growth
Who is at risk for patent ductus arteriosus?
Like many congenital heart disease, the cause of patent ductus arteriosus is not clear. Clinical studies suggest that the genetic and environmental factors both play an important role during the pregnancy.
- Genetic disorders such as Down syndrome
- Pregnant woman had German measles during pregnancy
How to know you have patent ductus arteriosus?
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Diseases with similar symptoms
Where to find medical care for patent ductus arteriosus?
Directions to Hospitals Treating patent ductus arteriosus
Prevention of patent ductus arteriosus
What to expect (Outook/Prognosis)?
Copyleft Sources
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001560.htm
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/pda/pda_what.html