Infant Athletic
My niece (14 yrs old) has been diagnosed with patent ductus arteriosus. What are treatment options?
Most of the information I am finding relates to infants. How is this treated in teenagers? What are the lasting effects? She has always been very athletic until she started showing the symptoms that lead to her diagnosis. Will she still be able to participate in sports after treatment?
Occasionally, a small patent ductus arteriosus may not be detected until adulthood.
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a persistent, abnormal opening between two major blood vessels leading from the heart. Fortunately, this heart defect present at birth (congenital) often closes on its own or is readily treatable.
A small patent ductus arteriosus often doesn't cause symptoms. A doctor may discover it during a routine exam. An infant with a larger patent ductus arteriosus often has trouble gaining weight and exhibits other symptoms. An older child with a patent ductus arteriosus may not be as active as normal, may tire more easily and may have frequent lung infections.
Treatment options for repairing a patent ductus arteriosus include medications and surgery.
Surgery to repair a patent ductus arteriosus involves patching or sewing shut the abnormal opening. This can be done through an incision in the side of the chest or by catheterization. In cardiac catheterization, a thin tube (catheter) is inserted into a blood vessel in the groin and threaded up to the heart. Through the catheter, a plug or coil may be deployed to close the ductus arteriosus. In surgery, the ductus is closed with a metal clip.
Parents of children with congenital heart defects often worry about the risks of rough play and vigorous activity even after successful treatment. Although some children may need to limit the amount or type of exercise, many can lead normal or near-normal lives.
Your doctor can advise you about which activities are safe for your niece.
Take care as always!
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