Ductus arteriosus

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• The Ductus Arteriosus The ductus arteriosus is a blood vessel.
• The ductus arteriosus is apatent vessel that coursesbetween the aorta and the pulmonary artery.
• Age: Patent ductus arteriosus is a common problem in premature infants and is less likely to be noted as gestational age increases to full term.
• The ductus arteriosus is very important in the adaptation process.
• Associate Professor of Pediatrics Director, Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization LaboratoryDivision of Pediatric CardiologyMount Sinai Medical CenterNew York, New York Edited by: Mona Barmash What is a PDA? The ductus arteriosus is a normal part of the circulation of the fetus.

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