PDA – Patent ductus arteriosus

Question 1

ductus arteriosus.

Answer 1

During fetal life , Blood flow from pulmonary aa to aorta via

Question 2

Patent ductus arteriosus

Answer 2

not closed ductus arteriosus after birth
[ L- R shunt ]

Question 3

• Risk factors:

Answer 3

• More in girls
• associated with maternal rubella infection
• Premature infants

Question 4

murmur

Answer 4

Continuous murmur?(machinery murmur ) , Wide pulse pressure

Question 5

Treatment:

Answer 5

• indomethacin (NSAIDS)for closure
• Prostaglandin for keeping open

Question 6

normal pulse pressure

Answer 6

30-40

Question 7

Complication

Answer 7

1- HF
2- Infective endocarditis