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Results 1 - 1 of 1 for Premature closure of the ductus arteriosus
  1. ... certain other heart problems or defects, keeping the ductus arteriosus open may be lifesaving. Medicine may be used to stop it from closing. Sometimes, a PDA may close on its own. In premature babies, it often closes within the first 2 ...