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An (In)Significant Ventricular Septal Defect and/or Double-Chambered Right Ventricle: Are There Any Differences in Diagnosis and Prognosis in Adult Patients.

Authors :
Nikolic A
Jovovic L
Ilisic T
Antonic Z
Source :
Cardiology [Cardiology] 2016; Vol. 134 (3), pp. 375-80. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Apr 26.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

A double-chambered right ventricle (DCRV) is an uncommon congenital anomaly: the right ventricle (RV) is divided into two chambers due to the presence of an abnormally located muscular band or anomalous muscle hypertrophy in the subinfundibular part of RV outflow tract, with a variable degree of obstruction. Generally, DCRV is well recognized in childhood and misdiagnosed in adult patients. Transthoracic and/or transesophageal echocardiography are the mx0435;thods of choice for the diagnosis of DCRV. Due to limitations of echocardiography in adult patients, this entity may be missed, particularly if it presents concomitant with other congenital defects, and therefore additional imaging methods such as MRI or cardiac catheterization are required for a definitive diagnosis.<br /> (© 2016 S. Karger AG, Basel.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1421-9751
Volume :
134
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Cardiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
27111550
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1159/000444743