Single ventricle, bicuspid aorta and interatrial wall aneurysm as a rare complex adult congenital heart disease: a case report
2009
Rare Case of Complex Congenital Heart Disease
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Berisha Blerim, Krasniqi Xhevdet, Thaqi Agim, Gashi Masar, Koçinaj Dardan
Primary Institution: University Clinical Center of Kosova
Conclusion
The case highlights the need for surgical evaluation in patients with complex congenital heart disease.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a history of single ventricle diagnosed at age six.
- Clinical symptoms included dyspnea, fatigue, and cyanosis.
- Transthoracic echocardiography revealed a single ventricle and bicuspid aortic valve.
Takeaway
This study talks about a 27-year-old man with a rare heart condition that was never treated surgically, and he started having serious health problems as an adult.
Methodology
The patient's history, clinical course, physical examination, laboratory findings, and medical treatments were explored.
Limitations
The case is based on a single patient, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 27-year-old male with a history of congenital heart disease.
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