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Carcinoid heart disease: outcome after balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty
Pedro Carrilho-Ferreira1, Doroteia Silva, Ana G Almeida
1Department of Cardiology, Santa Maria University Hospital, CHLN, Lisbon, Portugal. pcarrilhoferreira@gmail.com
Abstract:
Carcinoid heart disease typically presents with pulmonary stenosis and tricuspid regurgitation. Management is intended for symptomatic relief, and valvular intervention is indicated in refractory heart failure. Balloon valvuloplasty is an option for patients not suitable for surgery. We report the case of a patient with a carcinoid tumour, who developed postoperative refractory hypoxemia. Transthoracic echocardiogram revealed carcinoid pulmonary and tricuspid valve disease, with severe pulmonary stenosis. Balloon valvuloplasty was performed with major clinical improvement.
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