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Double outlet right ventricle with absent aortic valve.
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|September 1, 1975
Summary
This report details a rare case of double outlet right ventricle with severe associated heart defects. The patient presented with a complete absence of the aortic valve, a critical congenital anomaly.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Pediatric Cardiology
Background:
- Double outlet right ventricle (DORV) is a complex congenital heart defect.
- Associated cardiovascular anomalies are common in DORV, significantly impacting clinical presentation and management.
- Aortic valve atresia or absence is an exceptionally rare and severe finding in DORV.