Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a condition where the fetal connection between the aorta and pulmonary artery remains open after birth, allowing blood to flow from the aorta to the pulmonary artery.

Study Sheet PDA - Concept map for PDA in pediatric population. Concept Map (Spinal Cord Injury) Concept Map blank-Stage 1 (Transition Stage)

Apr 17, 2023 · Pathophysiology: PDA is a congenital heart defect in w/c blood vessels called Ductus Arteriosus, which normally closes shortly after birth, remains open. This results in abnormal blood flow between the aorta and the pulmonary artery.

Presented by Angie and Linda Pathophysiology: Concept Map The ductus arteriosus is naturally present in the heart of developing fetus, allowing blood flow to bypass the non-functioning lungs (get oxygen from the placenta).

Jul 24, 2022 · A patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) occurs when the ductus arteriosus fails to close after birth, allowing blood to flow from the aorta to the pulmonary artery.

May 10, 2024 · In patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), the lumen of the ductus remains open after birth. This creates a left to right shunt of blood from the aorta to the pulmonary artery and results in recirculation of pulmonary blood through the lungs .