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[Left atrio-ventricular parachute valve. Clinical, angiocardiographic and anatomic study, presentation of 6 cases]
Archives Des Maladies Du Coeur Et Des Vaisseaux
|February 1, 1975
Insights
This study reports six cases of parachute left atrio-ventricular valve, often associated with complex congenital heart defects. The findings highlight the challenges in diagnosing and managing this rare condition in infants and children.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Congenital Heart Disease
Context:
- The parachute left atrio-ventricular valve is a rare congenital heart anomaly.
- It is frequently associated with other complex cardiac malformations.
- Diagnosis and management can be challenging, especially in neonates and infants.
Purpose:
- To report a series of six cases of parachute left atrio-ventricular valve.
- To describe the clinical presentation, associated malformations, and outcomes.
- To compare these cases with existing literature.
Summary:
- Six cases of parachute left atrio-ventricular valve were analyzed, with four cases presenting complex malformations.
- The age range was 24 hours to 9 years, with five patients under 3 months old.
- All cases underwent post-mortem examination, and two had diagnostic angiography and catheterization.
Impact:
- This case series contributes to understanding the spectrum of parachute left atrio-ventricular valve and its associated anomalies.
- It underscores the importance of early diagnosis and comprehensive evaluation in affected infants.
- The findings may inform clinical practice and future research on this rare condition.
Abstract:
Report of 6 cases of parachute left atrio-ventricular valve, combined with complex malformations in 4. Age ranged from 24 hours to 9 years, five of them being less than 3 months old. Four girsl and two boys. All were examined post-mortem and two had angiography and chateterization. This series was compared with those described in the world literature.