Sinus Venosus Atrial Septal Defect as an Overlooked Source of Shortness of Breath Among Patients With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension.
Cureus
; 16(6): e62935, 2024 Jun.
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ABSTRACT
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.
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Cureus
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2024
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Estados Unidos