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[Cor triatriatum]
A R Wüsthof1, C A Sacomani, F T Rossetti
1Faculdade de Ciéncias Médicas, Santa Casa de São Paulo.
Arquivos Brasileiros De Cardiologia
|September 1, 1991
Summary
Cor triatriatum, a rare congenital heart defect, was diagnosed in a 16-year-old presenting with heart failure. Surgical removal of the obstructing left atrial membrane resolved the condition.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Cardiac Surgery
Background:
- Cor triatriatum is a rare congenital heart anomaly characterized by an abnormal division of the left atrium.
- It often presents with symptoms mimicking mitral valve stenosis, leading to diagnostic challenges.
Observation:
- A 16-year-old patient presented with symptoms of congestive heart failure and pulmonary hypertension.
- Diagnostic imaging, including echocardiography and angiography, revealed a membrane within the left atrium with a restricted 4 mm orifice.
Findings:
- The patient was diagnosed with cor triatriatum.
- Surgical intervention was performed to resect the anomalous left atrial membrane.
Implications:
- Successful surgical excision of the atrial membrane effectively treated the patient's condition.
- This case highlights the importance of considering rare congenital anomalies in the differential diagnosis of pediatric heart failure.