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Hitesh Agrawal1, Benjamin Rush Waller1, Sushitha Surendan2

  • 1Pediatric Interventional Cardiology, University of Tennessee, LeBonheur Children's Hospital, 848 Adams Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103, USA.

Interventional Cardiology Clinics
|November 20, 2018
PubMed

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Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in premature infants increases risks. A multidisciplinary approach using new transcatheter devices and specific venous techniques can improve outcomes and reduce mortality.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal Medicine
  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Interventional Cardiology

Background:

  • Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) poses significant morbidity and mortality risks in extremely low-birth-weight (ELBW) infants.
  • Effective management strategies are crucial for this vulnerable population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the benefits of a multidisciplinary team approach in managing PDA in ELBW infants.
  • To introduce and emphasize the use of newly available transcatheter PDA occlusion devices.
  • To detail specific venous-only techniques for optimal procedural results.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current management strategies for PDA in ELBW infants.
  • Description of transcatheter PDA occlusion device implantation.
  • Emphasis on a venous-only approach for device delivery.

Main Results:

  • The integration of a multidisciplinary team and transcatheter devices can mitigate PDA-related risks.
  • Specific venous-only techniques are essential for successful PDA occlusion.
  • Improved long-term outcomes are achievable with optimal management.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach incorporating transcatheter PDA occlusion is recommended for ELBW infants.
  • Adherence to specific venous-only procedural techniques is critical for optimizing outcomes.
  • This strategy aims to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with PDA in this high-risk group.

Keywords:
ADO II ASAVP IIMVPPDAPremature

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