After reading @Jayashri G story I was like we have kids with heart problem on our app too.. so, here is what we need to know about PDA(hole) in heart of babies:
PDA-An unclosed hole in the aorta.
Before a baby is born, the fetus's blood does not need to go to the lungs to get oxygenated. The ductus arteriosus is a hole that allows the blood to skip the circulation to the lungs. However, when the baby is born, the blood must receive oxygen in the lungs and this hole is supposed to close. If the ductus arteriosus is still open (or patent) the blood may skip this necessary step of circulation. The open hole is called the patent ductus arteriosus(PDA) Every baby is born with a ductus arteriosus. After birth, the opening is no longer needed and it usually narrows and closes within the first few days.
Sometimes, the ductus doesn't close after birth. Failure of the ductus to close is common in premature infants..
there are two types of defects.. ASD(atrial septum defect) and VSD (ventricular septum defect).. An atrial septal defect (ASD) is a hole in the part of the septum that separates the atria (the upper chambers of the heart). This hole allows oxygen-rich blood from the left atrium to flow into the right atrium instead of flowing into the left ventricle as it should.
This means that oxygen-rich blood gets pumped back to the lungs, where it has just been, instead of going to the body. A ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a hole in the part of the septum that separates the ventricles (the lower chambers of the heart). The hole allows oxygen-rich blood to flow from the left ventricle into the right ventricle instead of flowing into the aorta and out to the body as it should.
*How does the PDA affects thechild?
If the PDA is small, it won't cause symptoms because the heart and lungs don't have to work harder. The only abnormal finding may be a distinctive type of murmur (noise heard with a stethoscope).
If the PDA is large, the child may breathe faster and harder than normal. Infants may have trouble feeding and growing at a normal rate. Symptoms may not occur until several weeks after birth. High pressure may occur in the blood vessels in the lungs because more blood than normal is being pumped there. Over time this may cause permanent damage to the lung blood vessels.
*What can be done about the PDA?
If the PDA (ductus) is small, it doesn't make the heart and lungs work harder. Surgery and other treatments may not be needed. Small PDAs often close on their own within the first few months of life.
Most children can have the PDA closed by inserting catheters (long thin tubes) into the blood vessels in the leg to reach the heart and the PDA, and a coil or other device can be inserted through the catheters into the PDA like a plug...If surgery is needed, an incision is made in the left side of the chest, between the ribs. The ductus is closed by tying it with suture (thread-like material) or by permanently placing a small metal clip around the ductus to squeeze it closed. If there's no other heart defect, this restores the child's circulation to normal. In premature newborn babies, medicine can often help the ductus close. After the first few weeks of life, medicine won't work as well to close the ductus and surgery may be required..
If someone in your family goes through this situation make them understand that PDA is common.. and if it's small it will get closed by itself.. if it requires a surgery too.. then also baby will b perfectly healthy and fine in future.. a lil bit of suport and encouragement can make a difference.. be positive.. stay healthy and happy.. god bless the babies.. thank you all..
04 Jun 2017
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sonam patel
thank you guys.
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05 Jun 2017
Sumira Bhatia
<font color ="#3b5998"><b> @59b295be876b146ae257529c </b></font>soon. keep the faith going strong. lots of love 💞😘
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05 Jun 2017
Neha Sharma
prayers for rithanya, everything will be fine soon. be strong dear <font color ="#3b5998"><b> @59b295be876b146ae257529c </b></font> ❤
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05 Jun 2017
Jayashri G
Thanks for the <u>tag</u><u><b><font color ="#3b5998"> @61321b91c71eba0013440537 </font></b></u>, good info,  hopefully it will help other moms too.., Basic identification is a heart murmer for babies, when born.. if the hole size increase,  breathing issue and weight loss will be there for kids.., my doctor advised, rithanya should nt loose weight.., by gods grace she is doing well.., in july echo is there for her.., praying god everything should go fine..., pls pray for our kids.., soon <font color ="#3b5998"><b> @61321b91c71eba0013440537 </b></font> son will be away from all this things, really need to away from hospitals, reports, scan, etc etc... this things disturbs a lot some or the other time.. 😞😞
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05 Jun 2017
Neha Sharma
Reading through the post is giving me sinking feeling, <font color ="#3b5998"><b> @61321b91c71eba0013440537 </b></font> u are very strong dear. I can't even imagine the pain u have gone through. I am praying deeply for ur baby to come out if it healthy, sending all the positive vibes for ur family. Ur baby is a fighter 😘❤ <u>hugs</u>
sonam patel
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05 Jun 2017