PDA Closure Device Treatment

PDA Closure Device Treatment In India At Affordable Low Cost In IndiaPDA Closure Device In India Patent ductusarteriosus (PDA) is a Congenital defect in which the temporary blood vessel connecting the left pulmonary artery to the aorta in the fetal heart fails to close after birth. In the fetal heart, blood bypasses the lungs and gets oxygen from the placenta. But when the newborn's lungs take over at birth, the body stops producing the chemicals that keep the ductusarteriosus open, and it closes naturally. If the ductusarteriosus fails to close completely, the baby has PDA. While this problem is rare, it is sometimes associated with mothers who have had German measles (rubella) during pregnancy and with infants born before their due date (prematurely). The result of this defect is that too much blood travels to the lungs. The severity of the problem depends on how large the opening is and how prematurely the baby was born.

What Causes Patent DuctusArteriosus?The cause of patent ductusarteriosus (PDA) is not known. Genetics may play a role. A defect in one or more genes could prevent the ductusarteriosus from closing normally after birth.PDA is more common in : -Premature infants (babies born too early).Infants with genetic abnormalities such as Down syndrome.Infants whose mother had German measles (rubella) during pregnancyWhat Are the Signs and Symptoms of Patent DuctusArteriosus ?Signs and symptoms may include : - Fast breathing, working hard to breathe, or shortness of breath, or in the case of a premature infant, need for increased oxygen or ventilatory support

Fast breathing, working hard to breathe, or shortness of breath, or in the case of a premature infant, need for increased oxygen or ventilatory support

Poor feeding and poor weight gain Tiring easily Sweating with exertion (such as while feeding)How Is Patent DuctusArteriosus Diagnosed ?In full-term infants, a patent ductusarteriosus (PDA) usually is first suspected when the baby's doctor hears a heart murmur during a regular checkup. If a PDA is large, the infant may also develop symptoms of volume overload and increased blood flow to the lungs. When a PDA is small, it may not be diagnosed until later in childhood. Once a PDA is suspected, a consultation with a pediatric cardiologist will be arranged. A pediatric cardiologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating heart problems in children.

Poor feeding and poor weight gain

Tiring easily

Sweating with exertion (such as while feeding)

In premature babies (babies born too early) with PDA, the physical signs that are seen in full-term babies, such as heart murmur, may not be present. Doctors may suspect a PDA in premature babies who develop breathing difficulties soon after birth. Doctors use tests such as echocardiography to look for PDA in premature babies with breathing problems. Tests for Patent DuctusArteriosusTwo painless tests are used to diagnose a PDA :Echocardiogram :- This test, which is harmless and painless, uses sound waves to create a moving picture of your baby's heart. During an echocardiogram, reflected sound waves outline the heart's structure completely. The test allows the doctor to clearly see any problem with the way the heart is formed..

EKG (electrocardiogram) : - This test records the electrical activity in the heart. In the case of a PDA, it can show : Enlargement of the heart chambers Other subtle changes that can suggest the presence of a PDATreatment for patent ductusarteriosus Specific treatment for PDA will be determined by your child's physician based on : - Your child's age, overall health, and medical history Extent of the disease Your child's tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies Expectations for the course of the disease Your opinion or preference

Enlargement of the heart chambers

Other subtle changes that can suggest the presence of a PDA

Your child's age, overall health, and medical history

Extent of the disease

Your child's tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies

Expectations for the course of the disease

Your opinion or preference

Post-procedure care for your childCath lab PDA repair/closure procedure: When the procedure is complete, the catheter(s) will be withdrawn. Several gauze pads and a large piece of medical tape will be placed on the site where the catheter was inserted to prevent bleeding. In some cases, a small, flat weight or sandbag may be used to help keep pressure on the catheterization site and decrease the chance of bleeding. If blood vessels in the leg were used, your child will be told to keep the leg straight for a few hours after the procedure to minimize the chance of bleeding at the catheterization site... Surgical repair (PDA Surgery): Some children who undergo PDA ligation may need to spend some time in the intensive care unit after surgery. Others may return to a regular hospital room. Your child will be kept as comfortable as possible with medications which relieve pain or anxiety. The staff will also be asking for your input as to how best to soothe and comfort your child...

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