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[Left cor triatriatum in a man over 60]
Cardiologia (Rome, Italy)
|November 1, 1994
Summary
This case report details cor triatriatum, a rare heart condition diagnosed using echocardiography in a 66-year-old man who died of pneumonia. Echocardiography proved vital for ante mortem diagnosis and correlating anatomical findings.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Medical Imaging
- Anatomical Pathology
Background:
- Cor triatriatum is a rare congenital heart anomaly characterized by an intra-atrial septum dividing the left atrium into two compartments.
- Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management and surgical intervention.
Observation:
- A 66-year-old male patient presented with symptoms of pneumonia.
- Transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography were utilized for ante mortem diagnosis of cor triatriatum.
- Autopsy findings confirmed the echocardiographic diagnosis, showing a high correlation between imaging and anatomical abnormalities.
Findings:
- Echocardiography, including both transthoracic and transesophageal approaches, demonstrated significant utility in diagnosing cor triatriatum.
- The autopsy revealed a precise correlation between the echocardiographic visualization of the atrial septum and the actual anatomical defect.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of echocardiography in the ante mortem diagnosis of cor triatriatum.
- Cor triatriatum is a surgically correctable condition, and precise echocardiographic assessment is key for surgical planning.
- Enhanced diagnostic capabilities through echocardiography can improve patient outcomes for this rare cardiac anomaly.