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Effects Of Percutaneous Closure Of Patent Ductus Arteriosus In Infants Less Than One Year Of Age: A Systematic Review, Megan K. Locke
Effects Of Percutaneous Closure Of Patent Ductus Arteriosus In Infants Less Than One Year Of Age: A Systematic Review, Megan K. Locke
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The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and feasibility of percutaneous PDA closure in infants as reported in the available medical literature. Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is the continuous opening of the ductus arteriosus in an infant’s heart after birth. This, when left untreated, can lead to severe health complications. Historically, the first treatment options to correct PDA were the use of medications and surgical ligation. Percutaneous PDA closure is a newer treatment option that is increasingly performed during infancy (age); however, its safety and feasibility is not yet understood in infants. We conducted a systematic review …