Credit: Getty Images. Evidence suggests that patent ductus arteriosus comprises anywhere from 5% to 10% of all congenital heart disease. Although the majority of congenital heart diseases (CHD) are ...

Twice as many preemies treated with drugs for patent ductus arteriosus died compared to those placed under observation Side effects of drug treatments might have unintended consequences for preemies, ...

It might be best to do nothing at all to treat a common heart defect among premature newborns Twice as many preemies treated with drugs for patent ductus arteriosus died compared to those placed under ...

Doing Nothing Appears Best Approach To Common Heart Defect Among Preemies By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Dec. 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Doing nothing at all to manage a common fetal ...

Congenital heart disease or defect is a common type of birth defect that needs medical attention. The exact cause is unclear, but it may be connected to genetic factors or the mother's health ...