Closure of patent ductus artriosus by transcatheter technique in a pregnant patient.
We report a case of Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), which was closed successfully by transcatheter technique in a pregnant patient. This procedure was safe, effective and uncomplicated, obviating the need for surgery in this high risk patient.
Shabbir
Muhammad
M
Department of Cardiology, Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology and National Institute of Heart Diseases, Rawalpindi.
Ahmed
Waqar
W
Qureshi
Omarah
O
Ali
Jahanzeb
J
D000328:Adult; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization; D004374:Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy