MEDICINE
CARDIOLOGY
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Question
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Which statement about patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is not correct?
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PDA is a vessel between the descending aorta and the pulmonary artery.
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PDA in preterm infants may increase the risk of necrotizing enterocolitis.
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Ibuprofen can be used to close the preterm infants with PDA.
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acquired right pulmonary artery stenosis is one of the possible complications in transcatheter PDA closure
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Although the transcatheter closure of PDA may be considered to be effective, several complications, including hemolysis, embolization, infective endocarditis, and the narrowing of adjacent vessels may occur in certain cases.
Detailed explanation-2: -The patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a vascular structure that connects the proximal descending aorta to the roof of the main pulmonary artery near the origin of the left branch pulmonary artery. This essential fetal structure normally closes spontaneously after birth.
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