patent ductus arteriosus Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
structural abnormality
A
persistant fetal connection between aorta and pulmonary artery
the pulmonary artery usually carries oxygen-poor blood from your heart to your lungs.
2
Q
pathology
A
- left to right shunt
- pulmonary overcirculation
- volume overload
- heart failure
3
Q
signs
A
- continuous machine like murmur
- bounding pulses
- widened pulse pressure
4
Q
diagnosis
A
- echo confirms shunt
- doppler shows flow
5
Q
murmur?
A
machine-like murmur
6
Q
lung issues
A
rapid breathing
frequent finfections
