Treatment for patent ductus arteriosus

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If an infant is full-term and has symptomatic patent ductus arteriosus that lasts longer than 3 months, what would the treatment be? My books and notes only address pre-term infants, and older children who are asymptomatic. Thanks!

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patent ductus arteriosus: overview - emedicine

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If an infant is full-term and has symptomatic patent ductus arteriosus that lasts longer than 3 months, what would the treatment be? My books and notes only address pre-term infants, and older children who are asymptomatic. Thanks!

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