The failure of the fetal ductus arteriosus to completely close after birth is called:
a. Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
b. Atrial septal defect (ASD)
c. Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
d. Atrioventricular malformation (AVM)
Answer: A
The failure of the fetal ductus arteriosus to completely close after birth is called:
a. Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
b. Atrial septal defect (ASD)
c. Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
d. Atrioventricular malformation (AVM)