Twice as many preemies treated with drugs for patent ductus arteriosus died compared to those placed under observation Side effects of drug treatments might have unintended consequences for preemies, ...

Prophylactic acetaminophen within 12 hours of birth for patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) did not increase survival without severe morbidity in extremely preterm infants. In this randomized trial, that ...

Babies born prematurely can have a number of complications at birth, simply because they are brought into the world before their organs are fully developed. One complication is called patent ductus ...

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions has released a position statement outlining best practices for transcatheter patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) closure in premature infants.