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Occult double RV physiology complicating VSD repair

Wendy Schaffer1, Salvatore Cavaleri, Lawrence Attai

  • 1Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York, New York, USA.

Echocardiography (Mount Kisco, N.Y.)
|April 13, 2010
PubMed

Insights

Double-chamber right ventricle, a rare congenital anomaly, was found to be significant in an adult patient experiencing cardiogenic shock. This case highlights the importance of recognizing DCRV in adult cardiac conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Congenital Heart Disease
  • Cardiac Surgery

Background:

  • Double-chamber right ventricle (DCRV) is a rare congenital heart anomaly typically diagnosed in pediatric patients.
  • DCRV results from the partitioning of the right ventricle by prominent muscular bands.
  • Its clinical significance in adults, particularly post-cardiac surgery, is infrequently reported.

Observation:

  • This report details a case of an adult patient presenting with postoperative cardiogenic shock following ventricular septal defect repair.
  • A previously undiagnosed DCRV was identified as a contributing factor to the patient's critical condition.
  • The prominent muscle bundles characteristic of DCRV were found to significantly impact right ventricular function.

Findings:

  • The undiagnosed DCRV presented a significant clinical challenge in an adult cardiac surgery patient.
  • The anomaly contributed to the patient's cardiogenic shock, complicating postoperative recovery.
  • This case underscores the potential for DCRV to manifest clinically in adulthood.

Implications:

  • Recognizing DCRV is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management of complex adult cardiac conditions.
  • Understanding DCRV's impact on hemodynamics is essential for surgical planning and postoperative care.
  • This case expands the understanding of DCRV's clinical presentation and significance in the adult population.

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