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Divided left atrium in association with tricuspid atresia and discordant ventriculo-arterial connections.

Authors :
Dindar A
Brawn WJ
De Giovanni JV
Source :
Cardiology in the young [Cardiol Young] 1999 Jan; Vol. 9 (1), pp. 68-9.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Division of the morphologically left atrium is a rare abnormality, constituting around 0.1% of congenital heart disease. It may coexist with other cardiac abnormalities, and this association may obscure its recognition. We report an uncommon association with tricuspid atresia and discordant ventriculo-arterial connections, the latter dominating the clinical picture. Accurate diagnosis was made by transthoracic cross-sectional echocardiography, and the patient was referred to surgery without need for cardiac catheterisation.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1047-9511
Volume :
9
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Cardiology in the young
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
10323543
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1017/s1047951100007423