Patent ductus arteriosus: endovascular treatment in adult patient

The patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a common type of congenital heart defect and its correction is simple when performed early in life. Surgery is performed using stitches or clips. In adults, the anomaly can lead to pulmonary hypertension and ventricular dysfunction. Surgery in adults is controve...

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Published in:Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia 2008-08, Vol.91 (2), p.e25-e27
Main Authors: Gaia, Diego Felipe, Palma, José Honório, Kim, Hyung Chun, Souza, José Augusto Marcondes de, Alves, Cláudia Rodrigues, Buffolo, Enio
Format: Article
Language:eng ; por
Subjects:
Adult
Cardiac Catheterization - methods
Ductus Arteriosus, Patent - diagnosis
Ductus Arteriosus, Patent - surgery
Female
Humans
Prosthesis Implantation - methods
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:The patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a common type of congenital heart defect and its correction is simple when performed early in life. Surgery is performed using stitches or clips. In adults, the anomaly can lead to pulmonary hypertension and ventricular dysfunction. Surgery in adults is controversial and high-risk. This report describes an alternative endovascular approach in an adult patient.
ISSN:1678-4170