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1
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What is the ductus arteriosus?

A

The foetal vessel that connects the aorta to the pulmonary artery. It allows blood flow to bypass the lungs where it is not needed until birth

2
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Common in cats of dogs?

A

Most common congenital defect in dogs

3
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What can Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) cause?

A

Causes left sided heart failure and death if not treated

4
Q

Clinical signs?

A

Loud machinery type heart murmur

Poor growth

5
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Treatment..

A

Closure of the vessel with surgery or implantation of a coil

Excellent prognosis with treatment