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[Traumatic left ventricle-right atrial communication. A case report].

A Benyass1, K Belmadani, Z Lakhal

  • 1Service de médecine B, hôpital militaire d'instruction Mohammed V, Rabat, Maroc.

Archives Des Maladies Du Coeur Et Des Vaisseaux
|December 22, 1999
PubMed
Summary

This case report details an acquired left ventricle-to-right atrial communication following chest trauma. Surgical repair of the septal defect and tricuspid valve successfully resolved right heart failure and pulmonary hypertension.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Trauma Surgery

Background:

  • Acquired cardiac defects can arise secondary to significant chest trauma.
  • Traumatic injuries may lead to complex intracardiac communications and valvular dysfunction.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with hemothorax and hemopericardium post-trauma, initially managed with drainage.
  • Subsequent development of a systolic murmur and right heart failure indicated an intracardiac shunt.

Findings:

  • Color Doppler echocardiography diagnosed a left ventricle-to-right atrial communication with tricuspid regurgitation.
  • Surgical findings confirmed a membranous interventricular septal defect and a ruptured tricuspid leaflet.

Implications:

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  • Prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for managing acquired intracardiac defects.
  • Successful repair can restore cardiac function and improve patient outcomes in trauma-related cardiac injuries.