Percutaneous occlusion of the patent ductus arteriosus with the amplatzer device for atrial septal defects

We report two cases in which adult patients with large and short patent ductus arteriosus with shallow/no aortic ampulla and associated pulmonary hypertension had the defects successfully closed percutaneously using Amplatzer devices designed for atrial septal defect occlusion. The defects were stre...

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Published inThe Journal of invasive cardiology Vol. 15; no. 7; pp. 413 - 417
Main Authors Pedra, Carlos A C, Sanches, Serrana A, Fontes, Valmir F
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.07.2003
Subjects
Cardiac Catheterization - instrumentation
Cardiac Catheterization - methods
Ductus Arteriosus, Patent - complications
Ductus Arteriosus, Patent - therapy
Equipment and Supplies
Female
Humans
Hypertension, Pulmonary - etiology
Hypertension, Pulmonary - therapy
Male
Middle Aged
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:We report two cases in which adult patients with large and short patent ductus arteriosus with shallow/no aortic ampulla and associated pulmonary hypertension had the defects successfully closed percutaneously using Amplatzer devices designed for atrial septal defect occlusion. The defects were stretched with a sizing balloon for optimal ductal size determination and device selection. Surgical treatment for associated discrete membranous subaortic stenosis was deferred in one patient because of significant gradient reduction in the left ventricular outflow tract after ductal occlusion. The technique of this novel approach and its possible advantages are discussed.
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ISSN:1042-3931