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Some
newborns, especially those who are born prematurely or who have a family
history of congenital heart disease, may have a condition called patent
ductus arteriosus (PDA), a persistent opening between two major blood
vessels leading from the heart. This heart defect often closes on its
own or is readily treatable. Left untreated, a patent ductus arteriosus
can cause too much blood to flow through the heart, weakening the heart
muscle and causing heart failure and other complications. Dr. Steven Howe,
a board certified cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon on staff at Lake
Charles Memorial Hospital, discusses treatment options and the long-term
outcome for those infants who need surgical intervention.
For more information, call Dr. Howe at Heart & Vascular Center, 337-494-6799 or visit www.heartvascularcenterlc.com.
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