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Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Patent Ductus Arteriosus

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Most children with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) don't have obvious symptoms unless congestive heart failure develops. PDA symptoms associated with congestive heart failure include rapid breathing, feeding difficulties and cold sweat.

 

Reviewed by health care specialists at UCSF Children's Hospital.
Last updated May 8, 2007

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