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Double-chambered right ventricle in an adult patient

V G Kalaria1, A Mendelsohn, J Peterson

  • 1Cardiology Unit, Department of Medicine and Pediatricc Cardiology , University of Rochester, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14642, USA. Vijay_kalaria@URMC.Rochester.edu

The Journal of Invasive Cardiology
|February 15, 2001
PubMed

Insights

A rare case of double-chambered right ventricle (DCRV) was diagnosed in a 65-year-old man during cardiac catheterization. This adult presentation of DCRV is exceptionally uncommon, highlighting diagnostic challenges in older patients.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Congenital Heart Disease
  • Adult Congenital Heart Disease

Background:

  • Adult congenital heart disease diagnosis presents unique challenges.
  • Double-chambered right ventricle (DCRV) is a rare congenital anomaly typically diagnosed in childhood.
  • Cardiac catheterization and coronary angiography are crucial diagnostic tools for evaluating complex cardiac conditions.

Observation:

  • A 65-year-old male patient underwent cardiac catheterization for ventricular septal defect evaluation.
  • During the procedure, an unexpected diagnosis of double-chambered right ventricle (DCRV) was made.
  • The patient's presentation with DCRV in adulthood is highly unusual.

Findings:

  • The diagnostic workup revealed a rare case of double-chambered right ventricle (DCRV) in an adult male.
  • Coronary angiography and heart catheterization confirmed the presence of DCRV.
  • The patient's age at diagnosis underscores the rarity of this condition in the adult population.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering rare congenital heart anomalies in adult diagnoses.
  • Delayed diagnosis of DCRV can have significant implications for patient management and long-term outcomes.
  • Further research into adult congenital heart disease presentations is warranted to improve diagnostic strategies.

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