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Balloon angioplasty for isolated coarctation of the aorta with mirror image right aortic arch in an infant

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 August 2008

Shinichi Tsubata
Affiliation:
Department of Pediatrics. Toyama Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Toyama, Japan
Fukiko Ichida*
Affiliation:
Department of Pediatrics. Toyama Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Toyama, Japan
Toshio Miyawaki
Affiliation:
Department of Pediatrics. Toyama Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Toyama, Japan
*
Fukiko Ichida, MD, Department of Pediatrics, Toyama Medical and Pharmaceutical University, 2630 Sugitani, Toyama, Toyama 930-01, Japan. Tel 81-764-34-2281; Fax. 81-764-34-5029

Abstract

We report the first infant case with coarctation of the aorta and mirror image right aortic arch, who presented with severe myocardial dysfunction and underwent successful balloon angioplasty for relief of coarctation, avoiding anesthetic and surgical risk. A follow-up cardiac cathetelization revealed no residual pressure gradient and continued angiographic improvement with excellent restoration in left ventricular function.

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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1997

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