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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Congenital Heart Disease
  • Interventional Cardiology

Background:

  • Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a common congenital heart defect.
  • Transcatheter occlusion is a standard treatment for PDA.
  • Coarctation of the aorta (CoA) and bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) are other congenital cardiac anomalies.

Observation:

  • A case of an infant with PDA complicated by BAV is presented.
  • The infant developed severe CoA and aortic valve dysfunction after transcatheter PDA occlusion.
  • Surgical intervention was eventually required for the aortic complications.

Findings:

  • This report details a rare instance of severe coarctation of the aorta and aortic valve dysfunction developing post-transcatheter PDA occlusion.
  • The patient had a pre-existing bicuspid aortic valve, suggesting a potential underlying genetic predisposition.
  • The findings challenge the assumption that such complications are solely iatrogenic.

Implications:

  • Genetic factors may play a significant role in the development of aortic complications after PDA intervention in select patients.
  • Increased vigilance and potential genetic screening may be warranted in infants with PDA and concomitant bicuspid aortic valves.
  • This case underscores the importance of long-term cardiovascular follow-up in infants with complex congenital heart disease.