Title of article :
Non-Surgical Management of Ductal Dependent Lesion as a Safe Option: A Case
Report and Review of Literature
Author/Authors :
Alva، Prem نويسنده Department of Cardiology, AJ Hospital and Research Centre,
Mangalore, India , , Rajan، Aswathy نويسنده Department of Pediatrics, AJ Institute of Medical
Sciences, Mangalore, India ,
Issue Information :
دوفصلنامه با شماره پیاپی 6 سال 2015
Abstract :
Introduction: Critical congenital heart disease with ductal dependent pulmonary blood flow can present in early neonatal period as a cardiac emergency.
Case Presentation: We herein reported a case of critical pulmonary stenosis in a newborn who presented with cyanosis and breathlessness.
Conclusions: Initially managed with prostaglandin, an emergency balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty proved to be an effective and safe option.
Journal title :
Journal of Pediatrics Review
Journal title :
Journal of Pediatrics Review