Is Two Dimensional Echocardiography sufficient for selection of device for successful transcatheter closure of Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Children?

Background and Aims: Two dimensional transthoracic echocardiography (2DE) is widely used for detecting congenital heart disease possible to obtain precise measurement of Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) device selection required transcatheter closure. Primary aim the study determine whether echocardiographic assessment alone can be closure PDA.
 Methods: Children with PDA planned intervention were included in this cross-sectional one year. was assessed 2DE prediction size made.
 Results: The results obtained from 107 children. median age weight at 3.8 years (ranging 6 months to14 years) 12 kg 3.5 60 kg). Type A (Conical) commonest morphology accounting 87.8% 85% angiography respectively. There no difference (p < 0.05) narrowest diameter pulmonary end measured by angiography, however ampulla ductal length statistically different = 0.95). predicted discordant actual a total population, when patients severe hypertension, non-type larger (narrowest > 6mm) excluded, concordant 0.1) 89 (83%) patients.
 Conclusion: Transthoracic may helpful choosing during selective group patients.