Patent ductus arteriosus

ICD-10 Code Q25.0

Patent ductus arteriosus

Definition

A congenital defect characterized by the failure of the ductus arteriosus to close soon after birth. As a consequence, blood from the aorta mixes with blood from the pulmonary artery. If untreated, it may lead to congestive heart failure.

Also known as familial patent arterial duct, patency of the ductus arteriosus, patent ductus arteriosus, patent ductus arteriosus familial (type), patent ductus botalli, PDA, persistent patency of the arterial duct — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Cardiovascular system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Alprostadil may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Indomethacin may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)