San Francisco, CA—Percutaneous closure of the patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in children using a novel device is safe and effective, according to a prospective study presented in a featured clinical ...
The minimally invasive procedure involves placing a small catheter through a vein to deliver a tiny device that seals the PDA from within. The newly appointed chief of cardiovascular medicine and ...
“This position statement represents a collective effort between neonatology, anesthesia, and interventional cardiology to provide comprehensive guidance on tcPDA device occlusion that can be adapted ...
In 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first PDA occlusion device for infants as small as 700 grams, leading to rapid adoption of tcPDA in premature infants. Catheter-based ...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants with moderate to large patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) may benefit from transcatheter PDA closure (TCPC) in the first four weeks of life, ...
Extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants with moderate to large patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) may benefit from transcatheter PDA closure (TCPC) in the first four weeks of life, according to research ...
New innovative capability brings lifesaving cardiac care directly to the NICU, reducing risks associated with transporting fragile premature infants. MIAMI , Sept. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicklaus ...