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What is a patent ductus arteriosus? identify two (2) clinical manifestations of patent ductus arteriosus (pda). ati?

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Patent ductus arteriosus occurs when the normal fetal circulation conduit between the pulmonary artery and the aorta fails to close and results in increased pulmonary blood flow. The clinical manifestations of patent ductus arteriosus include; Murmur; wide and bounding pulse pressure, Asymptomatic Heart failure. 
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