What are the examination items for patent ductus arteriosus?

Patent ductus arteriosus is a congenital heart disease. Due to genetic or environmental influences, many children are born with this disease. It is very harmful to the patient's body, so when we find some signs of the disease, we should check and treat it in time, so its examination is very important. So, what are the examination items for patent ductus arteriosus? Let's listen to the expert's introduction.

The following are some of the tests for patent ductus arteriosus:

1. Magnetic resonance imaging

The communication between the descending aorta and the pulmonary artery can be seen in the left anterior oblique sagittal section.

2. Echocardiography

What are the examination methods for patent ductus arteriosus? Experts say that echocardiography can detect abnormal channels between the descending aorta and the pulmonary artery.

3. X-ray examination

X-ray examination shows increased pulmonary blood flow (usually a mild increase), enlargement of the left ventricle and left atrium, bulging or widening of the aortic junction, and "funnel sign" in some cases. The basic X-ray signs of this disease are increased pulsation of the heart and large blood vessels, and even collapsed pulses.

4. Selective cardiovascular angiography

Selective aortography can show visualization of the aortic arch and the pulmonary artery at the same time. Sometimes, it can also show a patent ductus arteriosus and a local funnel-shaped bulge of the aorta at the attachment site of the ductus arteriosus. Sometimes, it can also be seen that the proximal ascending aorta and aortic arch are dilated while the distal aorta is smaller in diameter.

The above is an explanation of the examinations for patent ductus arteriosus. After reading it, do you have a deeper understanding of it? Experts suggest that this disease is prone to occur in children. Therefore, as parents, we should take special care of children with the disease and show more concern and encouragement to them.