Definition: A congenital heart defect characterized by the persistent opening of fetal DUCTUS ARTERIOSUS that connects the PULMONARY ARTERY to the descending aorta (AORTA, DESCENDING) allowing unoxygenated blood to bypass the lung and flow to the PLACENTA. Normally, the ductus is closed shortly after birth.
Synonyms (terms occurring on more labels are shown first): patent ductus arteriosus, patency of the ductus arteriosus
More information: PubMed search and possibly Wikipedia
Drugs with this side effect
|
Drugs with this indication |