Patent Ductus Arteriosus Flashcards
1
Q
What is it?
A
Persistent communication between proximal left pulmonary artery and descending aorta resulting in right to left shunt
2
Q
What is given to stimulate closure?
A
Indometacin
3
Q
What occurs if the shunt is moderate to large?
A
Result in left heart volume overload
4
Q
What are the signs?
A
Bounding pulse, machinery murmur
5
Q
What may be prominent on XRAY?
A
Pulmonary arterial system and aorta
6
Q
What may been seen on ECG?
A
Left atrial abnormality and left ventricular hypertrophy
7
Q
What may be seen on Echo?
A
Dilated left atrium and ventricle
8
Q
What is an indication for intervention?
A
Left ventricular dilation
