It might be best to do nothing at all to treat a common heart defect among premature newborns. Twice as many preemies treated ...

Credit: Getty Images. Evidence suggests that patent ductus arteriosus comprises anywhere from 5% to 10% of all congenital heart disease. Although the majority of congenital heart diseases (CHD) are ...

Babies born prematurely can have a number of complications at birth, simply because they are brought into the world before their organs are fully developed. One complication is called patent ductus ...

New ACC/AHA guidelines update management of adults with congenital heart defects but highlight the shortage of specialists ...

Alexandria Nyembwe is a registered nurse and health writer. She has worked in street medicine serving populations experiencing homelessness in Skid Row Los Angeles as well as in cardiovascular care in ...

First and only delivery system designed specifically for premature infants with a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), a life-threatening opening in their heart New delivery system ...

Patients with simple coronary heart disease (CHD) who underwent CHD surgery had a lower risk for epilepsy than those who did not undergo surgery. HealthDay News — Among simple congenital heart ...