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First traveling bedside PDA closure performed at Nicklaus Children's Hospital Fort Lauderdale NICU

The Bedside Cardiac Procedure, Once Requiring Transport of Fragile patients to a Catheterization Lab, is now performed ...
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New SCAI statement provides guidance for transcatheter PDA closure in premature infants

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) has published a new position statement that provides best-practice guidance for the treatment of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) using ...
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Nicklaus Children’s launches bedside PDA closure program

Miami-based Nicklaus Children’s Heart Institute is now performing bedside transcatheter patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) closures for newborns. The minimally invasive procedure is done directly in the ...
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Cardiology group issues guidance for congenital heart defect procedure

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions has released a position statement outlining best practices for transcatheter patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) closure in premature infants.
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Abbott's Amplatzer Piccolo™ Delivery System Receives FDA Clearance and CE Mark to Optimize Procedures for Premature Babies With a Hole in the Heart

First and only delivery system designed specifically for premature infants with a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), a life-threatening opening in their heart New delivery system enables precise ...
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Cardiac catheterization advances blend safety, comfort, and precision

Cardiac catheterization, a key diagnostic and treatment tool for heart disease since the mid-20th century, has evolved with advances in technology, patient preparation, and recovery protocols. Modern ...