patent ductus arteriosus

Question 1

features of patent ductus arteriosus

Answer 1

left subclavicular thrill
continuous machine like murmur
large volume, bounding, collapsing pulse
wide pulse pressure
heaving apex beat

Question 2

management of patent ductus arteriosus

Answer 2

preterm: supportive
- if haemodynamically significant: ibuprofen, indomethacin or paracetamol
term:
- transcatheter PDA closure