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Cardiovocal syndrome: a systematic review.

Siva K Mulpuru1, Balendu C Vasavada, Gopi K Punukollu

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Long Island College Hospital, Brooklyn, NY, USA.

Heart, Lung & Circulation
|December 7, 2007
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Ortner's syndrome, or cardiovocal syndrome, links hoarseness to heart conditions like mitral stenosis. This study classifies causes, explains the pathophysiology, and discusses treatment for this nerve palsy.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Neurology
  • Otorhinolaryngology

Background:

  • Ortner's syndrome, first described in relation to mitral stenosis, involves hoarseness due to left recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy.
  • This condition, also known as cardiovocal syndrome, has been linked to various cardiopulmonary diseases over the past century.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To classify the diverse predisposing conditions associated with Ortner's syndrome.
  • To elucidate the underlying pathophysiology of cardiovocal syndrome.
  • To outline available treatment strategies for patients affected by this condition.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of historical and contemporary cases linking cardiopulmonary conditions to recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy.
  • Analysis of pathophysiological mechanisms involving cardiac enlargement and nerve compression.

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  • Synthesis of treatment approaches reported in medical literature.

    • Main Results:

    • Identification of a range of cardiopulmonary diseases, beyond mitral stenosis, that can precipitate Ortner's syndrome.
    • Detailed explanation of how cardiac pathologies can lead to left recurrent laryngeal nerve compression and vocal cord paralysis.
    • Overview of treatment options, often involving management of the primary cardiac condition.

    Conclusions:

    • Ortner's syndrome encompasses a spectrum of cardiovocal presentations linked to various cardiac and pulmonary conditions.
    • Understanding the pathophysiology is crucial for accurate diagnosis and effective management.
    • Multidisciplinary approaches are often necessary for optimal patient outcomes.