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Catheterization in neonates with pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum
Author(s) -
Qureshi Shakeel A.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
catheterization and cardiovascular interventions
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.988
H-Index - 116
eISSN - 1522-726X
pISSN - 1522-1946
DOI - 10.1002/ccd.20690
Subject(s) - medicine , pulmonary atresia , cardiac catheterization , balloon dilation , cardiology , ventricle , pulmonary valve , perforation , balloon , punching , materials science , metallurgy
Cardiac catheterization is infrequently required in babies with pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum. The main indications are to decide on the best form of treatment, the options being determined by the right ventricular as well as infundibular morphology and the presence of right‐ventricle dependent coronary circulation. In most cases, an interventional approach is appropriate. This can consist of radiofrequency or laser perforation of the atretic pulmonary valve, combined with balloon dilation. In some patients, additional stenting of the arterial duct may be needed.© 2006 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.