[Echocardiographic recognition of endarteritis of the pulmonary artery in patent ductus arteriosus]. / Reconocimiento ecocardiográfico de endarteritis de arteria pulmonar en persistencia del conducto arterioso.

ABSTRACT

We described the echocardiographic signs of pulmonary endarteritis and the importance of Doppler study in three patients with patent ductus arteriosus. The diagnosis and follow-up of this complication with noninvasive study would avoid the exposure of the patient to danger of dislodging the vegetations with the catheter, during invasive procedures.