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MeSH Heading: Ductus Arteriosus, Patent
Tree Number(s): C14.240.400.340; C14.280.400.340; C16.131.240.400.340
Unique ID: D004374
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D004374
Scope Note: A congenital heart defect characterized by the persistent opening of fetal DUCTUS ARTERIOSUS that connects the PULMONARY ARTERY to the descending aorta (AORTA, DESCENDING) allowing unoxygenated blood to bypass the lung and flow to the PLACENTA. Normally, the ductus is closed shortly after birth.
Entry Term(s): Patency of the Ductus Arteriosus; Patent Ductus Arteriosus; Patent Ductus Arteriosus Familial
NLM Classification #: WG 220
See Also: Persistent Fetal Circulation Syndrome
Public MeSH Note: 65
History Note: 65(64)
Date Established: 1965/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2012/07/03

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