PDA – Abnormal Heart Connection Explained Description:- Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) is a congenital heart defect in which a fetal blood vessel called the ductus arteriosus fails to close after birth. This abnormal opening creates an unwanted connection between the aorta and the pulmonary artery. Because of this connection, oxygen-rich blood from the aorta flows back into the pulmonary artery, causing a left-to-right shunt. Over time, this can lead to increased blood flow to the lungs, heart e
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PDA – Abnormal Heart Connection Explained Description:- Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) is a congenital heart defect in which a fetal blood vessel called the ductus arteriosus fails to close after birth. This abnormal opening creates an unwanted connection between the aorta and the pulmonary artery. Because of this connection, oxygen-rich blood from the aorta flows back into the pulmonary artery, causing a left-to-right shunt. Over time, this can lead to increased blood flow to the lungs, heart e
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