Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) in Preterm Infants | FAQ's
Johns Hopkins Medicine · 20 Mar 2019 · 5 min
Summary
Johns Hopkins NICU medical director Susan Aucott answers short FAQs on patent ductus arteriosus in preterm infants, covering what it is, why it stays open, and its potential consequences. She also outlines treatment options, when conservative monitoring may be appropriate and who should be treated.
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