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Conducto arterial persistente - Symptom

Nombres alternativos

CAP

Síntomas:

Es posible que un conducto arterial persistente pequeño no cause ningún tipo de síntomas. Sin embargo, algunos bebés pueden no tolerar este tipo de conducto, especialmente si es grande, y pueden tener síntomas como:

  • Pulso saltón
  • Respiración rápida
  • Malos hábitos de alimentación
  • Dificultad para respirar
  • Sudoración al alimentarse
  • Cansancio con mucha facilidad
  • Retraso en el crecimiento

Signos y exámenes:

Los pacientes con conducto arterial persistente con frecuencia presentan un soplo cardíaco característico que se puede escuchar con un estetoscopio; sin embargo, en los bebés prematuros, es posible que dicho soplo no se pueda oír. El médico puede sospechar de la afección si el bebé tiene problemas para respirar o alimentarse poco tiempo después del nacimiento.

Se pueden observar cambios en radiografías del tórax. El diagnóstico se confirma con una ecocardiografía.

Algunas veces, un conducto arterial persistente y pequeño puede no diagnosticarse hasta más tarde en la infancia.

  • Reviewed last on: 12/21/2009
  • Kurt R. Schumacher, MD, Pediatric Cardiology, University of Michigan Congenital Heart Center, Ann Arbor, MI. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Referencias

Zipes DP, Libby P, Bonow RO, Braunwald E, eds. Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine, 8th ed. St. Louis, Mo; WB Saunders; 2007.

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