Factors influencing diagnostic discrepancy between preoperative transthoracic echocardiography and cardiovascular angiography in patent ductus arteriosus intervention: a multicenter retrospective study

Frontiers in Pediatrics 2026 Open access

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Authors: Huimin Ou, Qingsong Wang, Xiaomeng Zhang, Fuyan Li, Yanfeng Yang, Xuehong Ji, Yan Bai, Tongyong Luo, Xianmin Wang
DOI: 10.3389/fped.2026.1733629
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Abstract

Introduction Discrepancies between transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) and angiocardiography in assessing patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) dimensions may impact transcatheter closure outcomes. Methods This multicenter retrospective study included 216 pediatric patients who underwent PDA closure, aiming to evaluate the prevalence and predictors of TTE-angiocardiography measurement discrepancy (defined as ≥0.5 mm difference). Results 45.4% of patients exhibited significant discrepancy. Multivariate analysis identified tubular PDA morphology (OR = 2.71, P = 0.004), small PDA size (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Cardiovascular Conditions and Treatments Congenital Heart Disease Studies Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications

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Journal / source
Frontiers in Pediatrics
Volume
14
Pages
1733629–1733629
Publication date
11 March 2026
Language
EN