Two Cases of High Output Heart Failure Caused by Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia
Korean Circulation Journal
; : 861-865, 2012.
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ABSTRACT
High-output cardiac failure is a rare complication of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) usually caused by shunting of blood through atriovenous malformations (AVMs) in the liver. We describe two cases of high output heart failure due to large hepatic AVMs. Clinical suspicion of HHT based on detailed history taking and physical examination is essential for early detection and proper management of heart failure associated with HHT.
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Database:
WPRIM
Main subject:
Physical Examination
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Telangiectasia, Hereditary Hemorrhagic
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Heart
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Heart Failure
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Liver
Type of study:
Screening_studies
Language:
En
Journal:
Korean Circulation Journal
Year:
2012
Document type:
Article