Sinus Venosus Atrial Septal Defect as an Overlooked Source of Shortness of Breath Among Patients With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Sinus venosus atrial septal defects (SVASD) associated with partial anomalous pulmonary venous return (PAPVR) can be overlooked as a source of dyspnea in adult patients with pulmonary hypertension. We present the case of a 61-year-old male with exertional dyspnea initially attributed to pulmonary hy...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2024-06, Vol.16 (6), p.e62935
Main Authors: Vicenty-Rivera, Sonia, Molina-Lopez, Victor H, Diaz-Rodriguez, Porfirio E, Molinary-Jimenez, Luis A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cardiac catheterization
Cardiac/Thoracic/Vascular Surgery
Cardiology
Case reports
Congenital diseases
Dyspnea
Heart failure
Intubation
Magnetic resonance imaging
Medical imaging
Patients
Physiology
Pulmonary arteries
Pulmonary hypertension
Sinuses
Ultrasonic imaging
Veins & arteries
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Summary:Sinus venosus atrial septal defects (SVASD) associated with partial anomalous pulmonary venous return (PAPVR) can be overlooked as a source of dyspnea in adult patients with pulmonary hypertension. We present the case of a 61-year-old male with exertional dyspnea initially attributed to pulmonary hypertension, who was subsequently diagnosed with SVASD and right superior PAPVR. This case underscores the critical importance of maintaining high clinical awareness and utilizing multimodal imaging techniques in cardiology to accurately diagnose and manage pulmonary hypertension secondary to congenital heart disease. Timely surgical correction can significantly improve morbidity and mortality outcomes.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.62935