Does a patent ductus arteriosus easily lead to bronchitis?

Written by Di Zhi Yong
Cardiology
Updated on September 24, 2024
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Patent ductus arteriosus can lead to bronchitis, as this condition can cause recurrent respiratory infections, particularly bronchitis and bronchopneumonia. This is a type of congenital heart disease, and it is recommended that patients undergo regular echocardiography, especially cardiac ultrasound. If the closure of the patent ductus arteriosus is delayed, early surgical treatment is required. This condition can sometimes affect the growth and development of children, and it mainly causes repeated respiratory infections, including bronchitis, particularly issues with pulmonary inflammation, which require early management.

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Is a 5mm patent ductus arteriosus serious?

Patent ductus arteriosus is a type of congenital heart defect. Typically, the ductus arteriosus is expected to close on its own, but if it remains open over time and is larger than about five centimeters, it is crucial to seek surgical treatment at a hospital promptly. Currently, there are no particularly effective medications to improve this condition since it is a congenital heart disease. Early surgical intervention is recommended. This condition is considered serious, and during this period, it is important to actively prevent upper respiratory infections, as they can repeatedly lead to pulmonary inflammation.

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How to treat patent ductus arteriosus?

The arterial duct connects the main pulmonary artery to the descending aorta, serving as the primary channel for blood circulation during the fetal period. After birth, it generally becomes obstructed within a few months due to disuse; if it remains open after one year, it is referred to as patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). The length and diameter of an unclosed arterial duct vary, affecting hemodynamics differently, and consequently, prognoses differ. An unclosed arterial duct can easily induce infectious endocarditis; thus, even if the shunt is small, it is advisable to seek early interventional or surgical treatment. The surgery has a high safety success rate and can be performed at any age. However, surgery is contraindicated for patients who have developed secondary pulmonary artery obstruction and exhibit right-to-left shunting.

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Does patent ductus arteriosus cause easy sweating?

The arterial duct is prone to sweating. During this period, it is best to advise patients to monitor changes in blood pressure, heart rate, and pulse. Sometimes there may be incidences of rapid heart rate, as this is a type of congenital heart disease. If a patient is prone to respiratory infections, especially pneumonia, this condition can lead to a decrease in resistance. For such patients with weak constitution, they are more likely to sweat. In terms of treatment, early surgical intervention is advised to alleviate the sweating, and preparations should be made early on.

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Will patent ductus arteriosus show signs of peripheral vascular disease?

Peripheral vascular signs refer to a medical sign characterized by enhanced pulsation of the peripheral arteries and capillaries due to increased pulse pressure. Patients with a patent ductus arteriosus can experience increased pulse pressure, leading to rapid rises and falls in pressure within the peripheral vessels, thereby causing a series of peripheral vascular signs. When a patent ductus arteriosus is combined with peripheral vascular signs, indicating a substantial shunt, it is advisable for such individuals to undergo surgery as soon as possible. Delaying surgery may lead to a right-to-left shunt, resulting in Eisenmenger's syndrome, and the loss of the opportunity for surgical intervention.

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Is it easy to get pneumonia if the arterial duct is not closed?

Because patent ductus arteriosus is a type of congenital disease, particularly congenital heart disease, it is recommended that patients visit a hospital for a cardiac ultrasound. This can help clarify the diagnosis and thus determine the treatment plan. A simple patent ductus arteriosus can sometimes close on its own. For those that do not close or are underdeveloped, surgical treatment can be used to alleviate the current condition. This is important because the disease can easily lead to pneumonia, especially recurrent respiratory infections. Sometimes, there may be developmental anomalies, particularly affecting the growth and changes in the child's height and weight. In these cases, early surgical treatment is still recommended.