Transcatheter Closure of a Large Aortopulmonary Window with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Lessons to be Learnt

Abstract

Aortopulmonary window is an uncommon congenital anomaly which behaves hemodynamically similar to patent ductus arteriosus. Being close to origin of great vessels, it poses a great technical challenge with regards to transcatheter closure and are thus, preferably closed surgically. We present a case of transcatheter closure of one of the largest aortopulmonary window with pulmonary arterial hypertension ever reported and highlighting the technical challenges encountered during the procedure