Congenital Intervention – PDA, Coarctation, Pulmonary AVM, and Coronary Fistulae
General description of procedure, equipment, technique Patent ductus arteriosus A patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) accounts for 5% to 10% of all congenital heart disease and, if left unclosed, can lead to congestive heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, or infective arteritis. Currently, most PDAs can be safely and effectively closed percutaneously using coils or other devices, including…