Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
About the disease & condition
A heart condition where a fetal blood vessel fails to close after birth.
Known symptoms
- Rapid breathing
- Feeding difficulty
- Poor weight gain
- Heart murmur
Known causes
- Prematurity
- Low birth weight
- Genetic factors
- Respiratory distress
Care
- Medication to close PDA
- Fluid management
- Surgical closure if needed
- Monitoring
