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Resolution of Ortner's Syndrome Following Successful Mitral Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair: The First Case Report
Ukachukwu I Okoro1, Rajesh Varma1, Benoy N Shah1
1Cardiology, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, GBR.
Cureus
|March 9, 2026
Summary
Ortner's syndrome, a rare cause of hoarseness from heart issues, can improve with treatment. This case shows successful resolution of cardiovocal syndrome after transcatheter mitral repair.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Ortner's syndrome (OS), or cardiovocal syndrome, presents as hoarseness due to recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy.
- It typically results from cardiovascular disease, most commonly left atrial enlargement linked to rheumatic mitral stenosis or regurgitation.
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