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Submitral aneurysm in children: A rare entity with varied presentation!
V Kumar1, Rahul P Saraf2, S S Maiya2
1Fellow Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Narayana Hrudayalaya, Bengaluru, India.
Indian Heart Journal
|October 19, 2016
Summary
Subaortic aneurysms are rare heart conditions. Echocardiography effectively diagnosed submitral aneurysms in two children with distinct clinical presentations, avoiding advanced imaging.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Subaortic aneurysms are uncommon congenital or acquired cardiac abnormalities.
- Echocardiography is a primary non-invasive imaging modality for cardiac assessment.
Observation:
- Two pediatric cases with submitral aneurysm presented with markedly different clinical manifestations.
- Diagnostic confirmation was achieved solely through echocardiographic evaluation.
Findings:
- Echocardiography demonstrated characteristic features of submitral aneurysms in both patients.
- The imaging findings facilitated accurate diagnosis without the need for advanced techniques.
Implications:
- Echocardiography is a valuable tool for diagnosing submitral aneurysms in pediatric patients.
- Early diagnosis via echocardiography can guide appropriate management strategies.
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