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| Congenital Heart Disease: Unrepaired Large Patent Ductus Arteriosus Caused With Eisenmenger Syndrome
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Therese Mathew, Dr. Shaji George , Dr.Thomas George
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Abstract:
The development of Eisenmenger syndrome is due to the unrepaired congenital shunt between the main blood vessels or chambers of the heart. The heart defects that can lead to Eisenmenger syndrome include Atrioventricular canal defect, Atrial septal defect, Patent ductus arteriosus, and Ventricular septal defect. The major complications of Eisenmenger syndrome include cyanosis, polycythemia, arrhythmia, sudden cardiac arrest, heart failure, coughing up blood, stroke, renal problems, endocarditis, and pregnancy complications. A 52-year-old female was admitted with chief complaints of generalized edema and decreased urine output with clubbing of toes over the bilateral feet. The detailed examination of ECHO revealed that she had congenital heart disease (CHD)-large Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) with bidirectional shunt, severe pulmonary artery hypertension, and right ventricular dysfunction. Treatment was carried out with diuretics, anti-diabetics, sildenafil, thyroxine, dermatological drugs, and neurological drugs.
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