A patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a persistent connection between the aorta and the pulmonary artery resulting in left to right shunting. This connection is supposed to close shortly after birth ...

Cite this: Current Controversies in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Preterm Infants - Medscape - Aug 01, 2003. The DA of a very preterm infant has minimal constriction ...

Background: Indomethacine treatment for patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), might lead to vasoconstriction of cerebral blood vessels and under-perfusion of the brain. A lower infusion rate might ...

Although patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) leading to significant hemodynamic changes in premature babies can be cured by medical or surgical methods, debate is ongoing about the selection of the ...