Ductus arteriosus stenting has emerged as a pivotal minimally invasive approach to secure pulmonary blood flow in neonates and infants with cyanotic congenital heart disease that are duct dependent.

For babies born with some types of congenital heart disease that require palliative procedures within the first few months of life, scientists are debating which procedure is the best. In a new study ...

This type of stenting isn't new, but it's not commonly used, either. The Boston Children's cardiologists who inserted the stents took advantage of the infants having an intact ductus arteriosus, the ...

Infants with various forms of congenital heart disease require a stable source of blood flow to their lungs in order to survive until a more definitive operation can be performed. In a recent study, ...

A stent is a tiny tube that a doctor places in an artery or duct to help keep it open and restore the flow of bodily fluids in the area. Stents help relieve blockages and treat narrow or weakened ...