Asymptomatic patent ductus arteriosus in a 41-year-old woman

Abstract

Patent ductus arteriosus is a rare adult congenital heart disease, especially asymptomatic cases are uncommon in older ages. We report here the case of a 41-year-old woman, who was incidentally found to have a patent ductus arteriosus. The patient also was asymptomatic. For anatomical demonstration, computerized tomography angiography was performed and then surgical intervention was applied.

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