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  • Male
  • 4 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I'm really worried about my 4-year-old who has a 2mm PDA hole in their heart. If we wait another six months before doing a device closure, what kind of impact could that have?

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paediatric cardiologist opinion.

Dr. Mubarak Suggests...

Consult a Cardiologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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