Patent Ductus Arteriosus

A congenital heart defect characterized by the persistent opening of fetal DUCTUS ARTERIOSUS that connects the PULMONARY ARTERY to the descending aorta (AORTA, DESCENDING) allowing unoxygenated blood to bypass the lung and flow to the PLACENTA. Normally, the ductus is closed shortly after birth.

Also Known As:

Ductus Arteriosus, Patent; Patency of the Ductus Arteriosus; Patent Ductus Arteriosus Familial

Cardiovascular Diseases: 91362
- Heart Diseases: 26014
  - Congenital Heart Defects: 8917
    - Patent Ductus Arteriosus: 3238
- Cardiovascular Abnormalities: 452
  - Congenital Heart Defects: 8917
    - Patent Ductus Arteriosus: 3238
Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities: 933
- Congenital Abnormalities: 25723
  - Cardiovascular Abnormalities: 452
    - Congenital Heart Defects: 8917
      - Patent Ductus Arteriosus: 3238

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