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Cor triatriatum presenting as heart failure with reduced ejection fraction: a case report
John Kokotsakis1, Vania Anagnostakou, George Almpanis
1Cardiac Surgery Department, Evaggelismos General Hospital, Athens, Greece.
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
|June 16, 2011
Summary
Cor triatriatum, a rare congenital heart defect, typically affects the left atrium. This case highlights an unusual presentation in a 33-year-old woman with congestive heart failure due to left ventricular systolic dysfunction.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Cardiac Malformations
Background:
- Cor triatriatum is a rare congenital cardiac malformation.
- It typically involves an anomalous septum dividing the left atrium.
- This condition often leads to symptoms of left atrial or pulmonary venous obstruction.
Observation:
- A 33-year-old woman presented with symptoms of congestive heart failure.
- Her presentation was attributed to left ventricular systolic dysfunction.
- Diagnostic workup revealed an unusual manifestation of cor triatriatum.
Findings:
- The patient exhibited cor triatriatum, a rare congenital anomaly.
- The condition resulted in left ventricular systolic dysfunction.
- This led to the development of congestive heart failure.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering rare congenital anomalies in adult heart failure presentations.
- Cor triatriatum can present atypically, impacting left ventricular function.
- Early diagnosis and management are crucial for improving outcomes in patients with this condition.
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