Although patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) leading to significant hemodynamic changes in premature babies can be cured by medical or surgical methods, debate is ongoing about the selection of the ...

The ductus arteriosus (DA), a fetal arterial shunt vessel between the proximal descending aorta and the pulmonary artery, closes shortly after birth. Initial functional closure as a result of the ...

The Pleasanton Downtown Association (PDA) recently announced its 2025 event schedule, which includes a wide variety of events. (File photo by Mike Sedlak) The Pleasanton Downtown Association recently ...

Cite this: Current Controversies in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Preterm Infants - Medscape - Aug 01, 2003. The DA of a very preterm infant has minimal constriction ...

AIM To compare the efficacy and safety of an indomethacin treatment strategy based on serial echocardiographic measurement of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) flow pattern with a standard protocol.

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