Patient's question:
I want to understand the issue of patent ductus arteriosus. A few weeks ago, a friend of mine wasn't feeling well, so I called to check on him and learned that he had a condition called patent ductus arteriosus. He has been treated for it for some time now. Is this condition difficult to treat?Doctor's answer:
Pulmonary arteriovenous fistula is a congenital heart disease caused by inflammation due to developmental abnormalities during fetal period. It is one of the milder types of congenital heart diseases. Patients with this condition are prone to recurrent pulmonary infections. Pulmonary arteriovenous fistula can be treated with interventional procedures, which are simple, easy to perform, and cause minimal pain. Post-surgery, there will be absolutely no, so there is no need to worry. Regular follow-up cardiac ultrasound examinations are sufficient.