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  • Cardiology
  • Echocardiography
  • Congenital Heart Disease

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  • Adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) diagnosis poses challenges, particularly in evaluating right-sided cardiac chambers.
  • Standard echocardiographic formulas may inaccurately estimate pressures in ACHD.
  • Complex defects require a deep understanding of cardiac pathophysiology and hemodynamics.

Observation:

  • A challenging case of ACHD involving a combined inlet ventricular septal defect (VSD) and a ventriculo-atrial Gerbode defect is presented.
  • Video 1 demonstrates a large inlet VSD with a bidirectional shunt (Eisenmenger syndrome) via transthoracic echocardiography.
  • Video 2 illustrates the Gerbode defect using transthoracic echocardiography in a short-axis view.

Findings:

  • Accurate assessment of right-sided cardiac pressures in ACHD is crucial.
  • Combined inlet VSD and Gerbode defects represent a complex diagnostic scenario.
  • Echocardiography is vital for visualizing and diagnosing these intricate cardiac anomalies.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the need for specialized knowledge in diagnosing complex ACHD.
  • Improved diagnostic strategies for ACHD can lead to better patient management.
  • Understanding unique hemodynamic challenges in ACHD is essential for clinical practice.