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(Medical-NewsWire.com, October 01, 2012 ) Los Angeles,CA -- Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) is a common congenital heart birth defect affecting 8 in every 1,000 premature newborn babies, but also 2 in 1,000 full-born babies. Two times less common in boys as it is in girls, PDA is caused by the failure of the temporary blood vessel that connects the aorta with the pulmonary artery called Ductus arteriosus to close. New website launched at DuctusArteriosus.org attempts to raise awareness of this common condition and explain the most important issues regarding types of Ductus Arteriosus, functions, signs and symptoms and, most importantly, remedies and surgical intervention options used to fix this problem in newborn babies.
Trying to answer, perhaps, the most common question mothers have when their children are diagnosed with PDA, namely ‘Why does my baby have Ductus Arteriosus?’, DuctusArteriosus.org explains how the cause of PDA is not yet fully known, but that this condition occurs in babies confronted with respiratory distress problems due to immature lungs. Furthermore, a higher occurrence rate has been registered in babies whose mothers have had rubella during pregnancy.
Fortunately, PDA is fully treatable and babies diagnosed with this disorder can hope to lead normal, healthy lives after the Patent Ductus Arteriosus treatment and recovery period. DuctusArteriosus.org explains that in a small percent of babies the ductus is very small and can close by itself, so the doctor will prescribe no treatment and will prefer to wait for a few months for it to close on its own.
In case the baby shows signs of illness in the first days of life, the doctor might have the baby placed on fluid restriction, waiting for it to cause the ductus arteriosus to close. Ibuprofen is known for its benefits in treating PDA, since it works by narrowing the ductus and allowing less blood to go through. If that option doesn’t improve the baby’s condition either, then Patent Ductus Arteriosus surgery is the final option considered by doctors.
DuctusArteriosus.org reports that this disease doesn’t occur in humans only. Many cases of Patent Ductus Arteriosus in dogs have been reported over time, affecting mostly the following breeds: Collie, Maltese, Irish setters, Shetland Sheep dogs, German Shepherd, Pomeranians and Cocker Spaniels. Just like in the case of premature babies, this congenital heart disease occurs two times more in females than it does in males. If the condition is not treated, most dogs will not get to reach maturity.
More information on Ductus Arteriosus and the treatment options available for curing this disease can be found at http://ductusarteriosus.org.
About DuctusArteriosus.org
DuctusArteriosus.org addresses important aspects of Patent Ductus Arteriosus, including types, functions, symptoms, remedies and invasive treatment options. Every article published on the website comes with pictures and useful resources addressed to a wide audience, easing people’s access to accurate information about this disease affecting millions of newborn babies.
Contact Information:
Epiconomics
751 Red Maple Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90017
DuctusArteriosus.org
Jamie J. Parker
631-465-9729
jamieparker@epiconomics.com
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