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KMID : 0368120160460050739
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Korean Circulation Journal
2016 Volume.46 No. 5 p.739 ~ p.742
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A Congenital Gerbode Defect associated with a Rare Structural Abnormality of the Mitral Valve Diagnosed in an Adult Patient
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Mateescu Anca D.
Coman Ioan M.
Beladan Carmen C.
Radulescu Bogdan
Ginghina Carmen
Popescu Bogdan A.
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Abstract
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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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KEYWORD
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Heart septal defect, Mitral valve, Mitral regurgitation, Echocardiography, Echocardiography, transesophageal
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