Open AccessA challenging case of patent ductus arteriosus device closure in an adult with unconventional views and catheters
Author(s) -
Naveen Garg,
Deep Chandh Raja,
Roopali Khanna,
Sudeep Kumar
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
heart views
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0976-5123
pISSN - 1995-705X
DOI - 10.4103/heartviews.heartviews_36_17
Subject(s) - medicine , ductus arteriosus , catheter , closure (psychology) , lesion , surgery , law , political science
Abnormally oriented patent ductus arteriosus is expected in adults, which can lead to difficulties while attempting a device closure. Alternate angiographic views like the "right anterior oblique view," "retrograde approach" and in rare cases, as elicited in the following case scenario, special catheters like the "Tiger ® catheter" can aid in crossing the lesion and completion of the procedure successfully.