A child who was only a few days old was found to have a patent ductus arteriosus. What should be done?

Patient's question:

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Doctor's answer:

Hello, as you described, whether this type of congenital heart disease can heal on its own needs to be observed through follow-up. If it cannot close on its own within one year, surgery should be performed as soon as possible, especially paying attention to the condition of patent ductus arteriosus. Regular echocardiogram examinations should be conducted. The main impacts include growth and development issues, as well as problems such as increased heart size and decreased function. Regular visits to the cardiology department are recommended.