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Patent ductus arteriosus

rare

A congenital defect characterized by the failure of the ductus arteriosus to close soon after birth. As a consequence, blood from the aorta mixes with blood from the pulmonary artery. If untreated, it may lead to congestive heart failure.

Identifiers
MONDO:0011827 Orphanet:466729Orphanet:706
Part of
Cardiogenetic diseaseCongenital heart diseaseVascular disorder
Also known as
familial patent arterial duct · patency of the ductus arteriosus · patent ductus arteriosus familial (type) · patent ductus botalli · PDA

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