Clinical Exploration of Transcatheter Closure of Patent Ductus Arteriosus With Duct Occluder in Infants

• 来源期刊: 岭南心血管病杂志（英文版）
• 关键词: infant patent ductus arteriosus interventional therapy
• 年，卷（期）: 2007,（4）
• 页码范围: 175-178,182
• 页数: 5页
• 语种: 英文

摘要

To explore the feasibility,necessity,and security of transcatheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in infants.Methods There were 230 infants with PDA.The ages were (7.3 ± 3.2) months and the weight (6.6 ± 2.8) Kg in average.They were separated into two groups.Group A was formed by the infants weighing less than 6 Kg,Group B over 6 Kg.Right heart catheterizaton was performed first to calculate the ratio of Qp/Qs.Then descending aortography demonstrated the diameter and shape of PDA.Proper occluder was selected to finish the intervention.Echocardiography was performed after intervention 24 hours and 1,3,6,12 and 24 months.Results In Group A the technical achievement ratio was 94.6% with the average diameter of PDA (6.2 ± 3.2) mm.In Group B the technical achievement ratio was 100% with the average diameter of PDA (4.8 ±2.5) mm.We used the Amplatzer Duct Occluder with the type from 6-8 mm to 12-14 mm,the delivery sheath from 6 French to 8 French.24 hours after intervention,echocardiography demonstrated that there were 6 residual shunts in Group A while 22 in Group B.After 1 year,residual shunt existed in neither group.There were 4 patients whose femoral arteries pulsed weakly after intervention in Group A,while in Group B there were 3.They all recovered 24 hours after the application of urokinase.In Group A blood flow velocity in descending aorta increased in 5 infants,while in Group B there were 3.They all resumed in 6-12 months.Conclusions Transcatheter closure of PDA in infants is safe and technically feasible.However,indication should be strictly selected and the intervention should be performed by experienced physician.