Accuracy of Routine 2D Echocardiography to Estimate Patent Ductus Arteriosus Type and Dimension and Predict Device Selection for Successful PDA Occlusion.

Background: Assessment of the shape and dimensions of PDA is usually done angiographically and in the majority of cases need arterial access. Our aim was to evaluate the value of routine 2 D echocardiography (ECHO) in predicting type, dimensions of PDA and to anticipate device size to be used during the intervention.

Material And Methods: The charts of all patients who underwent transcatheter closure of PDA between January 2015 and December 2020 were reviewed.