Patient's question:
The child is one year old and has been coughing recently. After a thorough examination at the hospital, it was found that he has patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) with left-to-right shunting at the level of the great arteries. I'm not very convinced, but it feels very serious. I would like to consult a doctor: what should be done about patent ductus arteriosus and left-to-right shunting at the level of the great arteries?Doctor's answer:
Pulmonary artery fistula is a congenital heart disease in children. Because the pressure of the aorta is greater than that of the pulmonary artery, most cases experience a left-to-right shunt. If this occurs, surgical treatment should be provided in a timely manner if the child's condition permits. If surgical treatment is not performed promptly, pulmonary congestion may occur again, and pulmonary hypertension may develop later, affecting the child's growth and development.