Transcatheter occlusion of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in premature infants is a minimally invasive procedure used to close a persistent fetal blood vessel that can lead to serious complications if left untreated. This approach has shown high success rates and is increasingly favored over surgical ligation due to its lower invasiveness and reduced risk of post-ligation syndrome. The procedure is typically considered when medical therapy fails or is contraindicated, especially in infants with hemodynamically significant PDA.
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Successful CompletionRead the article and complete the post test to obtain credit. Activity TimelinePublish date: 8/18/25Expiration date: 8/18/28