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ductus arteriosus

PDA in Pets – There’s Nothing Affectionate About Patent Ductus Arteriosus

2017-10-09 by CriticalCareDVM

People are frequently born with heart defects. They often require intricate and specialized surgeries to help correct them. So too can dogs and cats be affected by congenital heart abnormalities, the most common of which is called patent ductus arteriosus or PDA. This week I share some important information about this serious condition. I hope … [Read more…]

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