Ductus Arteriosus, Patent

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.

Year introduced: 1965(1964)

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Tree Number(s): C14.240.400.340, C14.280.400.340, C16.131.240.400.340

MeSH Unique ID: D004374

Entry Terms:

• Patency of the Ductus Arteriosus
• Patent Ductus Arteriosus
• Patent Ductus Arteriosus Familial

See Also:

• Persistent Fetal Circulation Syndrome

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Cardiovascular Diseases
Cardiovascular Abnormalities
Heart Defects, Congenital
Ductus Arteriosus, Patent

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Cardiovascular Diseases
Heart Diseases
Heart Defects, Congenital
Ductus Arteriosus, Patent

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities
Congenital Abnormalities
Cardiovascular Abnormalities
Heart Defects, Congenital
Ductus Arteriosus, Patent