Welcome to the 2023 International PDA Symposium!

In Partnership with the 8th World Congress of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery

2023 marks 85 years since the first patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) ligation was performed by Dr. Gross. However, we still do not have consensus on how to manage the PDA in the premature newborn. There are tremendous variations in practice around the world as well as among different sub-specialists.

The 5th International PDA Symposium is a one-of-a-kind conference that will feature experts in the field of cardiology, neonatology, cardiac surgery, pulmonology, nursing, anesthesiology, general pediatrics, intensivists, and researchers to come together to discuss the management of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in premature infants. 

The program will encompass talks from distinguished experts in the management of the PDA in the premature newborn, panel discussions, debates, hands-on workshops, case discussions, abstract presentations with the most up to date information on this topic. 

Program Highlights

Joint statement on management recommendations from the International PDA symposium, World Congress of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiology Surgery and the NeoHeart Society.

  1. Review the morphology of the PDA in the term versus the preterm newborn

  2. In depth discussion of PDA treatment options, indications, patient selection, follow-up and outcomes

  3. Examination of current evidence and clinical trials

  4. Updates on ongoing clinical trials

  5. Hands-on workshop on performing echocardiography to image the PDA in the newborn

  6. Hands-on workshop on transcatheter device closure of the PDA in the newborn

  7. Debates on whether PDA needs to be closed or not, timing of PDA closure, techniques of PDA closure and interventions to keep the PDA patent in the newborn period

  8. Case discussions including taped cases of transcatheter PDA closures

  9. Meet the experts session

  10. Abstract presentations

  11. Updates in interventional techniques to treat PDA is in the extremely low birth weight infants

  12. Discussion of long-term outcomes of extremely low birth weight infants with PDAs

Abstracts

Attendees of the PDA symposium are encouraged to submit research related to the patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) as abstracts for presentation at the 8th World Congress of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery (WCPCCS).  To learn more about abstract submission, please click here.

Registration Options

World Congress & International PDA Symposium

Gain access to EVERYTHING that the International PDA Symposium 2023 (PDA) and the 8th World Congress of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery (WCPCCS) have to offer.

Registration for PDA can be added to your WCPCCS registration for just $250 ($150 for non-Physicians). Simply pick the registration option that meets your needs (starting at $1,200) and select International PDA Symposium 2023 on the following page.

Register for Both

International PDA Symposium ONLY

Attendees can opt to register for just the International PDA Symposium 2023 for $300 ($200 for non-Physicians).

It is important to note that anyone selecting this option will NOT be permitted entry to the World Congress of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery or gain access to WCPCCS sessions, Abstract Presentations, Symposia, Exhibit Floor or any other WCPCCS content or activities.

Do NOT select this option if you are presenting  an abstract at WCPCCS.

Register for PDA ONLY

CN+ME Instructions

Click here for downloadable CN+ME instructions

To receive a certificate and course credits, please complete an anonymous evaluation of the course (Activity Code: 127807).

If you are unable to print your certificate, click here at any time to print the certificate.

Evaluation and CME link will expire September 12, 2023.

For questions, please email cme@mlh.org

Main Conference (Saturday, August 26, 2023): 7.25 hours

  • Interventional Track (Sunday, August 27, 2023): 3.25 hours

  • Neonatology Track (Sunday, August 27, 2023): 3.25 hours

ICW Event

This event is not part of WCPCCS 2023 as planned by the WCPCCS Program Committee. This event is neither sponsored nor endorsed by WCPCCS.