First PDA (Patent ductus arteries) closure

First PDA closure completed at PMGH

An excited Hospital CEO, Dr. Paki Molumi shared this with the media soon after the Cardio team successfully completed the procedure in the Cath lab.  

“Thanks to the Cath lab team, the Anaesthetist team and Nursing team for these achievements for our people. The procedure took 15 minutes and with only sedation, Recovery time will be short, meaning short hospital stay,” said Dr. Molumi.

Dr. Molumi explained that PDA which stands for ‘Patent Ductus Arteriosus’ is a persistent opening between the two major blood vessels leading from the heart.