Cor triatriatum dexter in two adult patients

Cor triatriatum dexter, in which the right atrium (RA) is divided into two chambers by a membrane, is a very rare congenital abnormality. In this abnormality, there is a high incidence of associated congenital abnormalities, particularly of the right heart. We presented two men with cor triatriatum...

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Published in:International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging 2006-06, Vol.22 (3-4), p.383-387
Main Authors: Caliskan, Mustafa, Erdogan, Dogan, Gullu, Hakan, Muderrisoglu, Haldun
Format: Article
Language:English
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Adult
Aged
Anti-Arrhythmia Agents - therapeutic use
Cardiac Catheterization
Cor Triatriatum - diagnostic imaging
Cor Triatriatum - drug therapy
Cor Triatriatum - therapy
Digoxin - therapeutic use
Diuretics - therapeutic use
Ebstein Anomaly - diagnostic imaging
Ebstein Anomaly - drug therapy
Heart Septal Defects, Atrial - diagnostic imaging
Heart Septal Defects, Atrial - therapy
Humans
Male
Pulmonary Veins - diagnostic imaging
Treatment Outcome
Ultrasonography
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Summary:Cor triatriatum dexter, in which the right atrium (RA) is divided into two chambers by a membrane, is a very rare congenital abnormality. In this abnormality, there is a high incidence of associated congenital abnormalities, particularly of the right heart. We presented two men with cor triatriatum dexter. Echocardiography is discussed as a non-invasive diagnostic tool.
ISSN:1569-5794
1573-0743
DOI:10.1007/s10554-005-9021-3