Interventional treatment of patent ductus arteriosus in 2004.
In 2004, the interventional treatment of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is definitive and curative. In current practice, coils are used for smaller PDA, and devices are employed for larger PDA. Developing technologies offer small improvements in control and results, but do not appear to promise major changes in practice. This review summarizes the current and emerging interventional technologies directed at PDA closures.
Moore
John W
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Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Mattel Children's Hospital, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA. jwmoore@mednet.ucla.edu
Levi
Daniel S
DS
Moore
Sarah D
SD
Schneider
Douglas J
DJ
Berdjis
Farhouch
F
D017023:Coronary Angiography; D004374:Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D016896:Treatment Outcome