The 20 Best Patent Ductus Arteriosus Doctors Near Me in Pittsburgh, PA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Patent Ductus Arteriosus near Pittsburgh, PA. Of these, 12 are Experienced, 1 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Elite in Patent Ductus Arteriosus

    Pediatric Cardiology In Lawrenceville

    4401 Penn Avenue, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bryan H. Goldstein MD, FACC, FSCAI is a pediatric interventional cardiologist and is certified in pediatric cardiology by the American Board of Pediatrics. He is director of the cardiac catheterization laboratory and interventional cardiology service at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and is a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the Boston Combined Residency in Pediatrics (Children’s Hospital Boston) and fellowship at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital (University of Michigan Medicine).Dr. Goldstein joined the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in 2019. His clinical interests include congenital cardiac catheterization, minimally invasive transcatheter therapies, and single ventricle (Fontan) circulation. Dr. Goldstein has published numerous scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals, is a frequent faculty member and presenter at national and international meetings, and is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP), American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology (FACC) and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (FSCAI). He is vice president of the Congenital Cardiac Research Collaborative (CCRC).View Dr. Goldstein's full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Goldstein is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Tetralogy of Fallot, Pulmonary Atresia, Stent Placement, and Angioplasty. Dr. Goldstein is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Goldstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus

    UPMC Magee-Womens Heart Program (Postpartum Hypertension Program)

    300 Halket Street, Suite 5102, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Malamo Countouris, MD, specializes in cardiology and women's cardiovascular disease and is certified in echocardiography, internal medicine, and cardiovascular disease by the National Board of Echocardiography. She practices at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute and is affiliated with UPMC East, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. She completed her residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Countouris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Long QT Syndrome 1, Long QT Syndrome 2, and Timothy Syndrome. Dr. Countouris is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , National Board Of Echocardiography , and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Countouris is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Neonatology
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Neonatology

    University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Pediatric Neonatology

    300 Halket Street, Magee Womens Hospital, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Kiger, MD, specializes in neonatology and is board-certified in pediatrics and neonatal-perinatal medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics. He is affiliated with UPMC Cole, UPMC Horizon, UPMC Williamsport, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC Altoona, and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. Dr. Kiger received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship at Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Kiger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Premature Infant, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Myelomeningocele. Dr. Kiger is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics.

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    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology

    UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute (Congestive Heart Failure Clinic)

    200 Lothrop Street, UPMC Presbyterian 5B Cardiology, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gavin W. Hickey, MD, is an advanced heart failure and transplant, pulmonary hypertension cardiologist and is board-certified in cardiovascular disease, advanced heart failure and transplant, and echocardiography by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Society of Echocardiography. Dr. Hickey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Hickey is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine , and National Board Of Echocardiography. Dr. Hickey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus

    UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute

    200 Lothrop Street, UPMC Presbyterian 5B Cardiology, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jenifer Lee, MD, is a cardiologist and is certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is director of medical student education and is a professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She received her medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency at Boston City Hospital/Boston University Medical Center, followed by a cardiology fellowship at UPMC.Dr. Lee joined the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in 1993. Her clinical interests include treating patients with all types of cardiovascular diseases, with a special emphasis on valvular heart disease and noninvasive imaging techniques. Dr. Lee is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, a diplomate of the Council of Nuclear Cardiology and has a certificate of special competency in comprehensive adult echocardiography from the American Society of Echocardiography. She was inducted into the Academy of Master Educators at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2015. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vasculitis, Aortic Regurgitation, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Necrosis. Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , National Board Of Echocardiography , and Certification Board Of Nuclear Cardiology. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus

    Pediatric Cardiology In Lawrenceville

    4401 Penn Avenue, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacqueline Kreutzer, MD, FACC, FSCAI, is co-director of the Heart Institute at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and holds the Peter and Ada Rossin Endowed Chair in Pediatric Cardiology. She is also a professor of pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and division director of cardiology. She is board-certified in pediatric cardiology by the American Board of Pediatrics and in adult congenital heart disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine.Dr. Kreutzer has over 20 years of practice in congenital catheter intervention and directed the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at UPMC Children’s for 15 years. A native of Argentina, she received her medical degree from the University of Buenos Aires Medical School. She  completed a clinical fellowship in cardiac pathology at Harvard Medical School-Boston Children's Hospital and an internship and residency in pediatrics at the University of Florida Affiliated Hospitals. She then completed a fellowship in pediatric cardiology at the Harvard Medical School-Boston Children's Hospital. Dr. Kreutzer came to Pittsburgh from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.Her main areas of academic interest include novel catheter/device technology, animal testing and clinical trials, prenatal cardiac catheter intervention, single ventricle variants, transcatheter therapies, transcatheter management of peripheral pulmonary artery stenosis, cardiac catheterization outcomes research and quality improvement, and transcatheter valve therapies.In addition to her clinical duties as leader of interventional cardiology at the Children’s Heart Institute, she has a strong academic and teaching record. She has authored more than 60 scientific publications and has served as guest reviewer for several journals, including Catheterization and Cardiovascular Intervention, Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, American Journal of Cardiology, Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Journal of the American College of Cardiology, among others. She has taught extensively internally, nationally, and internationally. She is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and of the Society of Cardiac Angiography and Intervention and has served as active member of numerous societies, committees, and boards such as the American Board of Pediatrics, the American College of Cardiology NCDR IMPACT Registry, and the American Heart Association CDVY Committee on Congenital Cardiac Defects.View Dr. Kreutzer's full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Kreutzer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Pulmonary Valve Stenosis, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Thrombectomy, and Angioplasty. Dr. Kreutzer is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Kreutzer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Pediatric Cardiology In Lawrenceville

    4401 Penn Avenue, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth C. Caris, MD, specializes in pediatric cardiology and is board-certified in pediatric cardiology and pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics. She is affiliated with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC Altoona, UPMC Passavant and UPMC Bedford. Dr. Caris completed her medical education at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, residency at Nationwide Children's Hospital, and fellowships at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Seattle Children's Hospital. Dr. Caris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Partial Atrioventricular Canal, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), and Ventricular Septal Defects. Dr. Caris is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Caris is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    General Surgery

    UPMC Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

    4401 Penn Avenue, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Luciana da Fonseca da Silva is a pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon. Dr. da Fonseca da Silva earned her medical degree from Federal University of Juiz de Fora and her doctoral degree from Federal University of Sao Paulo. She completed a residency and fellowship at Beneficencia Portuguesa Hospital. Dr. Silva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ebstein's Anomaly, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Tricuspid Regurgitation, and Transposition of the Great Arteries. Dr. Silva is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    3705 5th Ave, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Manuella Lahoud is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lahoud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Mitral Malformation, Pediatric Myocarditis, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST). Dr. Lahoud is board certified in Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology, and Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology

    UPMC Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh

    4401 Penn Ave, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sara Trucco is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Trucco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Septoplasty.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    General Surgery

    UPMC Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

    4401 Penn Avenue, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Juan Lehoux, MD, specializes in pediatric cardiothoracic surgery and is board-certified in thoracic and cardiac surgery in addition to congenital cardiac surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He practices at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Lehoux received his medical degree from Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra and completed residencies at Cleveland Clinic Children's, OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital, and the University of Rochester Medical Center, followed by a fellowship at Texas Children’s Hospital. Dr. Lehoux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Double Aortic Arch, Vascular Ring, Ventricular Septal Defects, Aneurysm Repair, and Thymectomy. Dr. Lehoux is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Lehoux is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatrics

    UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

    300 Halket St, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Urban is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Urban is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. Her clinical expertise encompasses Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Gastroschisis, Congenital Athymia, and Congenital Unilateral Pulmonary Hypoplasia.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Pediatric Cardiology In Sewickley

    2599 Wexford Bayne Road, 
    Sewickley, PA 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Jean Olivieri, MD, is a board-certified Pediatric Cardiologist and the Director of Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging at Children's Hospital Pittsburgh, and an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at University of Pittsburgh. She graduated from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and completed her pediatric residency at Brown University in Providence, RI, where she also was invited to stay for a chief year. She completed her training in pediatric cardiology at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC following by a year in advanced cardiac imaging at the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute specializing in cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging. She is expert in transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography, cardiac MRI and cardiac CT. She is also considered a leader in the field of 3-dimensional reconstruction of congenital heart defects from 3D imaging, and in adapting MRI methods to babies and children. She is most interested in improving image acquisition using MRI and echocardiographic in 3D printing of heart models and has compiled a successful grant portfolio to that end.She also serves as Principal Investigator for an R01 to investigate application of cardiac MRI and Interventional Cardiac Magnetic Resonance on the care of pediatric heart transplant patients. This is a 4.5 million dollar, 5-year contract aimed at using CMR to guide interventional cardiac catheterization procedures, using less sedation for diagnostic CMR procedures and to advance diagnostic CMR capabilities to use less invasive testing. Dr. Olivieri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subpulmonary Stenosis, Coarctation of the Aorta, Tetralogy of Fallot, Heart Transplant, and Angioplasty. Dr. Olivieri is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Olivieri is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Office

    3500 Brooktree Rd Ste 204, 
    Wexford,, PA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Prapti Kanani is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Wexford,, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kanani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Endocardial Cushion Defect, Atrioventricular Septal Defect, and Partial Atrioventricular Canal.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Patent Ductus Arteriosus?

    Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a condition in which the ductus arteriosus does not close. The word "patent" means open.

    The ductus arteriosus is a blood vessel that allows blood to go around the baby's lungs before birth. Soon after the infant is born and the lungs fill with air, the ductus arteriosus is no longer needed. It most often closes in a couple of days after birth. If the vessel doesn't close, it is referred to as a PDA.

    PDA leads to abnormal blood flow between the 2 major blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the lungs and to the rest of the body.

    When should I see a Patent Ductus Arteriosus doctor near Pittsburgh, PA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Patent Ductus Arteriosus doctor near Pittsburgh, PA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Patent Ductus Arteriosus doctors near Pittsburgh, PA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Patent Ductus Arteriosus doctors near Pittsburgh, PA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Patent Ductus Arteriosus doctor near Pittsburgh, PA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Patent Ductus Arteriosus doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Patent Ductus Arteriosus doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Patent Ductus Arteriosus doctor near Pittsburgh, PA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Patent Ductus Arteriosus doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Patent Ductus Arteriosus doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Patent Ductus Arteriosus doctors near Pittsburgh, PA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Patent Ductus Arteriosus doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Patent Ductus Arteriosus doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Patent Ductus Arteriosus doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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