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Ductus Arteriosus Closure 0
Ductus arteriosus closure is a critical physiological process that occurs shortly after birth, transitioning the fetal circulation to postnatal circulation by closing the ductus arteriosus, a vessel connecting the pulmonary artery to the descending aorta. Failure of this closure can lead to patent ductus arteriosus, a condition that may require medical or surgical intervention to prevent complications such as heart failure or pulmonary hypertension.
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