An unusual cause of refractory persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn: anomalous origin of one pulmonary artery

Cardiol Young. 2014 Jun;24(3):543-5. doi: 10.1017/S1047951113000826. Epub 2013 Jul 18.

Abstract

Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn is a source of considerable mortality and morbidity. Anomalous origin of one pulmonary artery, an uncommon congenital cardiac malformation, is a rare cause of persistent pulmonary hypertension. Here, we report the case of a patient with an anomalous origin of one pulmonary artery from the innominate artery who presented with persistent pulmonary hypertension refractory to treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypertension, Pulmonary / etiology*
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Pulmonary Artery / abnormalities*