Patent ductus arteriosus PDA is a continual opening between the two major blood vessels leading from the heart. PDA occurs twice as often in girls as in boys, and is common in premature babies. A large PDA heart condition may cause an infant to breathe harder and have difficulty feeding and growing. They cause more blood to be pumped to the lungs, which can overwork and cause permanent damage to the lung blood vessels. Large PDA heart conditions will require treatment. Patent ductus arteriosus symptoms will vary depending on the size of the PDA heart condition — a small PDA may have no symptoms at all. Below is a list of patent ductus arteriosus signs and symptoms:.

Patent ductus arterious, shown in the heart on the right, is an abnormal opening between the aorta and the pulmonary artery. A normal heart is shown on the left. Patent ductus arteriosus PDA is a persistent opening between the two major blood vessels leading from the heart. The opening ductus arteriosus is a normal part of a baby's circulatory system in the womb that usually closes shortly after birth. If it remains open, it's called a patent ductus arteriosus.

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