A Congenital Gerbode Defect associated with a Rare Structural Abnormality of the Mitral Valve Diagnosed in an Adult Patient

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 path...

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Published inKorean circulation journal Vol. 46; no. 5; pp. 739 - 742
Main Authors Mateescu, Anca D, Coman, Ioan M, Beladan, Carmen C, Radulescu, Bogdan, Ginghina, Carmen, Popescu, Bogdan A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Korea (South) The Korean Society of Cardiology 01.09.2016
대한심장학회
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Case Report
내과학
Mitral regurgitation
Mitral valve
Echocardiography
Echocardiography, transesophageal
Heart septal defect
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Summary: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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ISSN:1738-5520
1738-5555
DOI:10.4070/kcj.2016.46.5.739