Patent ductus arteriosus stenting for palliation of severe pulmonary arterial hypertension in childhood

Cardiol Young. 2015 Feb;25(2):350-4. doi: 10.1017/S1047951114001152. Epub 2014 Jul 7.

Abstract

A 4.5-year-old child with severe idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension underwent right-heart catheterisation, showing suprasystemic pulmonary pressure and a tiny patent ductus arteriosus with trivial right-to-left shunting. The ductus arteriosus was successfully stented with a bare metal stent. At 1-year follow-up, a remarkable improvement was observed in clinical status, functional capacity, and serology. Echocardiography confirmed a favourable cardiac remodelling.

Keywords: haemodynamics.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypertension, Pulmonary / surgery*
  • Palliative Care
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Stents*