What is patent ductus arteriosus (PAD)?
Dr. Smita Mishra, Paediatric Cardiologist, Associate Director - Jaypee Hospital, will explain about patent ductus arteriosus (PAD) in this video. It is common in foetal life. Once the baby is born, PAD closes within 72 hours or within three months. If the baby is born before 40 weeks, the ductus remains open and is troublesome and requires medical management. Sometimes even surgical ligation is required as early as 2 weeks of life. If the baby is responding to medical management, then can undergo device closure.
More FAQs by
Recent FAQs
Medtalks is India's fastest growing Healthcare Learning and Patient Education Platform designed and developed to help doctors and other medical professionals to cater educational and training needs and to discover, discuss and learn the latest and best practices across 100+ medical specialties. Also find India Healthcare Latest Health News & Updates on the India Healthcare at Medtalks
Please login to comment on this article