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Balloon dilatation of native aortic coarctation in two patients with Turner syndrome

Y Park1, M S Sklansky, R D Shaughnessy

  • 1Division of Pediatric Cardiology, University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, 92103, USA.

Pediatric Cardiology
|September 12, 2000
PubMed

Insights

Balloon dilatation successfully treated aortic coarctation in two Turner syndrome patients. Endovascular remodeling was favorable one year post-procedure, confirmed by imaging.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Genetics
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Coarctation of the aorta is a congenital heart defect often associated with genetic conditions like Turner syndrome.
  • Treatment options for coarctation include surgical repair and endovascular procedures.
  • Turner syndrome presents unique challenges in managing cardiovascular abnormalities.

Observation:

  • Two patients diagnosed with Turner syndrome presented with native coarctation of the aorta.
  • These patients underwent successful balloon dilatation as a treatment for their aortic coarctation.

Findings:

  • The procedure resulted in favorable endovascular remodeling of the aorta.
  • Intravascular ultrasound imaging and angiography confirmed the positive remodeling one year after the intervention.

Implications:

  • Balloon dilatation is a viable and effective treatment for aortic coarctation in patients with Turner syndrome.
  • Minimally invasive endovascular techniques offer promising outcomes for this patient population.
  • Long-term follow-up imaging is crucial for assessing the durability of endovascular repair.

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