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Morphological and Functional Assessment of the Right Ventricle Using 3D Echocardiography
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Isolated double-chambered right ventricle presenting in adulthood
International Journal of Cardiology
|January 2, 2007
Summary
A rare case of isolated double-chambered right ventricle (DCRV) was found in a 55-year-old woman presenting with chest pain. This adult diagnosis, without other congenital issues, is exceptionally uncommon.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Congenital Heart Disease
Background:
- Double-chambered right ventricle (DCRV) is a rare congenital heart defect.
- Typically diagnosed in infancy or childhood, often with ventricular septal defects (VSD).
Observation:
- A 55-year-old woman presented with exertional chest pain and dyspnea.
- Diagnostic imaging revealed an isolated DCRV, with no other congenital anomalies.
Findings:
- The patient was diagnosed with an isolated double-chambered right ventricle (DCRV).
- This presentation in adulthood, without associated defects like VSD, is extremely rare.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering rare congenital heart anomalies in adult patients with unexplained symptoms.
- Underscores the variability in presentation and diagnosis of DCRV across different age groups.
- Contributes to understanding the spectrum of adult congenital heart disease.
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