A patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a rare congenital heart defect in which the ductus arteriosus remains open and results in returning oxygen-rich blood to the lungs instead of circulating in the rest of the body. It means that blood vessels in both the lungs need to handle more blood than in normal cases. This makes the lungs and heart to overwork and breathing becomes more difficult. A PDA could also cause issues with feeding and blood circulation. There are various ways of treating PDA, such as medication, open-heart surgery and transcatheter closure. In open-heart surgery, doctors open the chest between the ribs to clamp the duct. This type of surgery is a bit risky for babies and has longer recovery time. In transcatheter closure, doctors insert a catheter to stop blood flow through a PDA. In premature infants, doctors prefer an intravenous medication to help close a PDA.

Fortis Hospital, Bangalore offers PDA closure surgery at an affordable cost. The average cost of the procedure at the hospital is $4300. However, the cost may vary from patient to patient depending on several factors, such as age of the patient, pre existing conditions, type of surgery, etc. The hospital has a comprehensive range of therapeutic and diagnostic technology to ensure accurate diagnosis, effective treatment and best possible outcomes. The highly trained cardiologists at the hospital evaluate the patient’s condition and adopt the best approaches for safe and effective surgery. PDA closure at Fortis Hospital, Bangalore is performed by following strict medical protocols and safety standards.

Best doctors for PDA Closure at Fortis Hospital:

• Dr.Harish C, Consultant, 8 Years of Experience
• Dr.Anand P Subramanian, Consultant - Paediatrics Cardiac Sciences, 10 Years of Experience