Patient's question:
Previously, the doctor said to come back for a follow-up at 3 years old for patent ductus arteriosus. Do I need to go to the hospital for treatment? If treatment is needed, how long will it take to heal?Doctor's answer:
Hello, according to the situation you described, patent ductus arteriosus belongs to congenital heart disease. This condition may heal on its own, but it usually heals around the age of one and a half. The baby has been treated, and now they are three years old. It is necessary to have a follow-up echocardiogram of the heart at the hospital to check if it has closed. If it has closed, you don't need to worry about it anymore. If it hasn't closed, you need to visit the cardiac surgery department for treatment. Treatment will be determined based on the specific condition.