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Murine Fetal Echocardiography
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Congenital tunnel-shaped ventricular septal defect
Mohammad Reza Eftekhari1, Roya Parkhideh1, Meysam Khoshavi1
1Department of Cardiology, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran.
Clinical Case Reports
|December 11, 2023
Summary
A large, tunnel-shaped ventricular septal defect (VSD) caused right-sided heart failure in a 47-year-old man. Echocardiography confirmed a significant left-to-right shunt through the VSD.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Medical Diagnostics
Background:
- Right-sided heart failure can stem from various cardiac anomalies.
- Ventricular septal defects (VSDs) are common congenital heart defects.
Observation:
- A 47-year-old male patient presented with symptoms of right-sided heart failure.
- Transthoracic echocardiography was performed for diagnostic evaluation.
Findings:
- Echocardiography identified a tunnel-shaped ventricular septal defect (VSD).
- The VSD created a significant left-to-right shunt between the ventricles.
- A large tunnel connected the VSD to the right ventricle's lateral wall.
Implications:
- This case highlights a rare VSD morphology presenting in adulthood.
- Understanding VSD anatomy is crucial for managing heart failure.
- Echocardiography remains a key tool for diagnosing complex congenital heart anomalies.
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