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Aorticoright atrial tunnel.

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  • 1Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, University Cantonal Hospital of Geneva, Switzerland.

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
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Two rare cases of aortic right atrial tunnel, a heart defect, were successfully treated with surgery. This condition involves an abnormal connection between the aorta and the right atrium, causing a continuous heart murmur.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Cardiac Surgery
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Aortic right atrial tunnel is a rare congenital or acquired cardiovascular anomaly.
  • Continuous heart murmurs along the right upper sternal border can indicate complex cardiac pathologies.

Observation:

  • Two patients presented with a continuous heart murmur originating from the right upper sternal border.
  • Ascending aortography revealed an abnormal connection (tunnel) from the aortic root to the right atrium.

Findings:

  • The identified anomaly was an aortic right atrial tunnel, characterized by a tortuous pathway.
  • Both patients underwent successful surgical intervention for closure of the abnormal communication.

Implications:

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  • This case report contributes to the understanding of rare congenital heart defects.
  • Surgical closure is an effective treatment for aortic right atrial tunnel, resolving the murmur and associated risks.
  • Highlights the importance of diagnostic imaging in identifying complex cardiac anomalies.