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Double-chambered left ventricle: An unusual finding in a middle-aged woman

Luca Monzo1,2, Sara Giannuzzi1, Chiara Lanzillo1

  • 1Policlinico Casilino, Rome, Italy.

Echocardiography (Mount Kisco, N.Y.)
|December 22, 2020
PubMed

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Double-chambered left ventricle (DCLV) is a rare congenital heart defect. Diagnosis often occurs in childhood, but adults may be asymptomatic, requiring advanced imaging for detection.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Congenital Heart Disease

Background:

  • Double-chambered left ventricle (DCLV) is a rare congenital cardiac malformation.
  • It involves the left ventricle being divided into two chambers by abnormal septa or muscle bands.
  • While typically diagnosed in neonates or children, DCLV can present asymptomatically in adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the diagnostic challenges of DCLV.
  • To emphasize the importance of multimodality imaging in diagnosing DCLV.
  • To inform clinicians about the potential for adult presentation of DCLV.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on DCLV.
  • Analysis of diagnostic imaging modalities used for DCLV.
  • Case study examples (if applicable, though not explicitly stated in abstract).

Main Results:

  • DCLV is a rare congenital anomaly.
  • Diagnosis can be delayed or missed in adults due to asymptomatic presentation.
  • Multimodality imaging is essential for accurate diagnosis.

Conclusions:

  • DCLV requires a high index of suspicion, even in adults.
  • A comprehensive imaging strategy is critical for definitive diagnosis and management.
  • Early and accurate diagnosis impacts patient outcomes.

Keywords:
GUCHcomputed tomographycongenital heart diseasedouble‐chambered left ventricleechocardiography

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