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This case study presents the oldest patient documented with a large, unoperated congenital ventricular septal defect. It explores the natural history and management of this rare cardiac condition.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Congenital Heart Disease
  • Geriatric Medicine

Background:

  • Congenital ventricular septal defects (VSDs) are common heart abnormalities.
  • Large, unoperated VSDs typically present in childhood due to significant hemodynamic impact.
  • Isolated VSDs without other cardiac anomalies are less common in older adults.

Observation:

  • This report details a case of the oldest patient identified in the literature with a large, isolated, unoperated congenital ventricular septal defect.
  • The patient presented with a significant VSD, challenging typical clinical expectations for such defects.
  • Clinical evaluation focused on the long-term effects and management strategies for a VSD in an elderly individual.

Findings:

  • The natural history of a large, unoperated VSD in an elderly patient is presented.

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  • Management considerations for this rare presentation are discussed, highlighting the unique challenges.
  • This case expands the understanding of VSDs in advanced age.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the potential for long-term survival with large, unoperated VSDs.
    • It underscores the need for individualized management approaches in geriatric cardiology.
    • Further research into the natural history of unoperated VSDs in the elderly is warranted.