Unusual presentation of patent ductus arteriosus in elderly patient
Rev. bras. cir. cardiovasc
; Rev. bras. cir. cardiovasc;35(6): 1013-1016, Nov.-Dec. 2020. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract We presented a case of a 56-year-old man with giant pulmonary artery aneurysm caused by a misdiagnosed patent ductus arteriosus, severe multivalvular disease and active aortic valve endocarditis successfully treated by surgery. The correct diagnosis was missed despite preoperative diagnostics because the small patent ductus arteriosus was located at the distal part of common pulmonary trunk and a huge regurgitant signal overlapped its Doppler signal. Thorough evaluation of every patient, regardless of age, is necessary to recognize and treat this congenital anomaly.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
LILACS
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SES-SP
Assunto principal:
Permeabilidade do Canal Arterial
Limite:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rev. bras. cir. cardiovasc
Assunto da revista:
CARDIOLOGIA
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CIRURGIA GERAL
Ano de publicação:
2020
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Sérvia
País de publicação:
Brasil