In cases of isolated left brachiocephalic artery, if both ductus arteriosus remain patent, excessive pulmonary blood flow can occur, and cerebral perfusion may be compromised by a steal phenomenon, potentially leading to cerebral atrophy. We report a case of an isolated left brachiocephalic artery with bilateral patent ductus arteriosus in which transcatheter closure of both ductus arteriosus was successfully performed.
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