NeonatologyForParents.org - PDA

• START
• 'Patent duct'
• Cardiovascular system
• Foetal circulation
• After birth
• PDA in premature babies
• Associated problems
• Treatment
• If the PDA returns

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Associated problems
If the opening in the duct is large, in general the treatment is to close it. Since it affects the circulation of the blood to the lungs and to the body’s organs, a PDA that is large can be contributory factor in lung, kidney and intestinal problems in premature babies.