PMID: 18709253Aug 19, 2008Paper

Patent ductus arteriosus: endovascular treatment in adult patient

Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia
Diego Felipe GaiaEnio Buffolo

Abstract

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.

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