Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) in Preterm Infants | FAQ's

Susan Aucott, medical director of the Johns Hopkins neonatal intensive care unit, discusses patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) and how it affects preterm babies.
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FAQ's
0:01 What is a patent ductus arteriosus or PDA?
0:34 Why doesn't the PDA close in preterm infants?
1:12 What are the potential consequences of the PDA not closing?
1:38 What treatments are available to close the PDA?
2:37 Are there circumstances when the PDA can be safely monitored conservatively?
3:06 Who should be treated for their PDA?

[@ElevatedThreat]

I had the surgical treatment for this PDA condition in 1958 at Emory University, performed by Dr. Osler Alon Abbott. I was able later in life to join the US Navy and serve for my full 4vyear enlistment. I just turned 70 years old last month. I owe my life to this procedure and Dr. Abbott.

[@kasieculi4591]

I was born 7 weeks premature at 1.10 lbs... had PDA surgery and am a competitive bodybuilder and athlete now a days.. 32 years old Health Educator and Brown MPH Candidate. I was not supposed to be alive. I've been learning about this for a few minutes and am stunned. Thanks to DC hospitals and MD doctors!

[@BaltoVids]

I got a surgery for PDA when i was premature, long scar on the left side of my chest. I am 26 now and haven't had any major problems, but will there be any issues because of that when i get older? Just curious.

[@feriya.n9316]

can i ask you how old weeks was you when born؟

[@luluramirez2920]

Balto/ReiRei hi, I have some questions too if you don’t mind.

[@LaurenRogers59]

I had it too. I was born 24 weeks premature x

[@TheCuticleCase]

I have the same thing ! but two long scars on my back as they had to re operate due to a pinched nerve and collapsed lungs. I am now 24 and no breathing issues.

[@mrunalikakirwar]

How much time have the baby with PDA to be treated?

[@babyjoseph8196]

is it too risky for infant (6 months old) with pda to take 10h airplane ? Thanks.

[@JohnsHopkinsMedicine]

We suggest reaching out to a doctor for guidance on this.

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Thank you for video

[@venkybly]

Tq

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