Babou Pascal Tienin, Assane Sall*, Ismael Ibouroi Moina -Hanifa, Rokhaya Djajhete, Dalhata Ba, Massamba Ba and Mamadou Coumé

Geriatrics and Cardiology Services at the Fann University Hospital Center, Dakar, Senegal

*Corresponding Author: Assane Sall, Geriatrics and Cardiology Services at the Fann University Hospital Center, Dakar, Senegal.

Received: November 08, 2023; Published: November 27, 2023

Abstract

Background/Objectives: Patent ductus arteriosus is a congenital heart disease most often diagnosed in perinatal period. We report a case of late discovery at 70 years old.

Observation: A 74-year-old patient was received for follow-up of comorbidities. the physical examination revealed an intermittent auscultatory arrhythmia and continuous left subclavicular murmur. The electrocardiogram reports monomorphic ventricular extrasystoles. Cardiac Doppler ultrasound shows patent ductus arteriosus with a gradient of 30mmhg. Therapeutic abstention and monitoring were the management recommendations.

Conclusion: Persistent ductus arteriosus is a frequent finding in paediatric cardiology. This case highlights the importance of a systematic cardio examination at birth for early detection and management.

 Keywords: Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA); Menopause; High Blood Pressure

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Citation

Citation: Assane Sall., et al. “Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) in Geriatrics: A Case Report of a 74-Year-Old Patient in the Geriatrics Department of the Center Hospital National University of Fann in Dakar (Senegal)”.Acta Scientific Medical Sciences 7.12 (2023): 62-64.

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Copyright: © 2023 Assane Sall., et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.