Services & Specialties
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Get the specialized care your child needs for patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) from our nationally recognized team.

Dr. Lehenbauer and Dr. Batlivala with patient Elliana Schneider

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Expert Care for Preterm Infants with Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)

Learning that your preterm baby has a heart condition can feel overwhelming. If your newborn is diagnosed with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), you may have questions about what the condition is and whether your child will need treatment.

Our Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Closure Program for Preterm Infants specializes in caring for fragile newborns with PDA. We work closely with neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) teams to evaluate each baby and determine if they need treatment. With us, you can be confident your newborn will receive the advanced care they need for full recovery.

Why Choose Cincinnati Children’s for PDA Care?

Close communication with referring NICUs throughout treatment.
Coordinated care between cardiology, neonatology and NICU specialists.
Minimally invasive transcatheter device closure.
Safe, expert transport between our hospital and your referring hospital.

National Expertise in Pediatric Heart Care

We offer world-class congenital heart care for even the most complex conditions. For 19 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked our Heart Institute one of the nation’s top pediatric cardiology and heart surgery programs, including seven years through our Joint Pediatric and Congenital Heart Program with Golisano Children’s at UK.

Advanced Catheter-based Procedures

Our physicians and surgeons pioneer new heart procedures that aren’t available elsewhere. They have excelled in transcatheter device closure of PDA in preterm infants for years and specialize in care for even the smallest patients. Our physicians regularly study and train for innovative approaches to cardiac catheterizations and therapies for complex heart conditions. Our high-volume cardiac catheterization lab uses the latest technology.

Coordinated Care with Your Baby’s NICU

We’re here for you even if your baby initially receives PDA care in another NICU. Our specialists partner closely with referring physicians to coordinate care between hospitals. If your baby needs PDA treatment, we help organize their safe transport and will deliver the timely care they need.

Treatments and Services

Services & SpecialtiesPatent Ductus Arteriosus