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Alexander T Cubberley1, Jared Christensen1, Scott Pilgrim2
1Cardiovascular Disease, Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano , Plano , Texas.
Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center)
|March 6, 2023
Summary
Ebstein's anomaly patients with right ventricular failure may benefit from palliative percutaneous closure of an atrial septal defect (ASD) to prevent strokes. Careful pressure evaluation is crucial before the intervention.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Interventional Cardiology
- Congenital Heart Disease
Background:
- Ebstein's anomaly is a rare congenital heart condition affecting the tricuspid valve.
- Right ventricular failure is a common complication, often requiring medical management.
- Atrial septal defects (ASDs) can exacerbate right ventricular dysfunction and lead to paradoxical emboli, causing strokes.
