A Congenital Gerbode Defect associated with a Rare Structural Abnormality of the Mitral Valve Diagnosed in an Adult Patient
Korean Circulation Journal
;
: 739-742, 2016.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-217202
ABSTRACT
We report the case of a rare association of a congenital Gerbode defect with severe mitral regurgitation due to abnormal linear structure of mitral valve, diagnosed in an adult patient. The case highlights the importance of a thorough examination interpreting the echocardiographic findings on a pathophysiological basis. It also underlines the complementary role of different imaging techniques with transesophageal echocardiography, allowing the precise assessment of both structural and functional abnormalities in such a complex case. The patient underwent mitral valve replacement with a bileaflet mechanical prosthesis and repair of the Gerbode defect. The imaging findings were confirmed during the surgical procedure, leading to a good outcome.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Prostheses and Implants
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Echocardiography
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Echocardiography, Transesophageal
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Heart Septal Defects
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Mitral Valve
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Mitral Valve Insufficiency
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Circulation Journal
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
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