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Patent ductus arteriosus is a disorder in the heart of a newborn when the ductus arteriosus (DA) fails to close after birth. Normally, the DA is substantially closed within 12–24 hours after birth. Persistence of this opening beyond 10 days of life is considered abnormal.
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Top 5 symptoms reported by people with patent ductus arteriosus*
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Top treatments taken by people for patent ductus arteriosus*
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Patent ductus arteriosus is a disorder in the heart of a newborn when the ductus arteriosus (DA) fails to close after birth. Normally, the DA is substantially closed within 12–24 hours after birth. Persistence of this opening beyond 10 days of life is considered abnormal.
Common symptoms reported by people with patent ductus arteriosus
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for patent ductus arteriosus
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