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Yosra A Turkistani1, Sara Al-Harbi2
1Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
JACC. Case Reports
|November 13, 2024
Summary
This case report details an elderly man with severe pulmonary stenosis, a rare presentation of rheumatic heart disease. The pulmonary valve was the most affected, causing right ventricular outflow obstruction.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Rheumatology
- Geriatric Medicine
Background:
- Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) typically affects mitral and aortic valves.
- Pulmonary valve involvement in RHD is uncommon, especially as the primary pathology.
Observation:
- An elderly male patient presented with symptoms of right ventricular outflow obstruction.
- Severe pulmonary stenosis was identified as the cause of the obstruction.
Findings:
- The patient exhibited rheumatic changes across multiple heart valves, including mitral, aortic, and pulmonary.
- The pulmonary valve demonstrated predominant rheumatic involvement, leading to severe stenosis.
- This represents the first reported case of RHD predominantly manifesting as severe pulmonary stenosis in an elderly individual.
Implications:
- Highlights the potential for atypical RHD presentations in the elderly.
- Underscores the importance of considering RHD in elderly patients with unexplained valvular heart disease.
- May prompt further investigation into the varied clinical manifestations of RHD across different age groups.
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