CLINICAL AND PARACLINICAL ASPECTS OF EBSTEIN'S ANOMALY--SEVERE FORM IN NEWBORNS

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Pediatric Cardiology
• Congenital Heart Disease

Background:

• Ebstein's anomaly is a rare congenital heart malformation characterized by displacement of the tricuspid valve.
• It presents a wide spectrum of anatomical abnormalities, leading to diverse clinical manifestations.

Observation:

• This report describes a specific case of an infant diagnosed with Ebstein's anomaly.
• The presented case represents a severe form of this rare cardiac condition.

Findings:

• The infant's diagnosis involved significant anatomical abnormalities consistent with severe Ebstein's anomaly.
• The condition led to distinct clinical, electrocardiographic, and echocardiographic changes.

Implications:

• Understanding severe Ebstein's anomaly in infants is crucial for early diagnosis and management.
• This case underscores the importance of recognizing the varied presentations and reserved prognosis associated with this anomaly.