An incidental finding of Cor Triatriatum in an adult with left ventricular dysfunction and atrial flutter
The global incidence of Cor Triatriatum ranges from 0.1% to 0.4 globally. It is a rare diagnosis, with only a few cases reported in Africa. This case report outlines the first presentation of Cor Triatriatum in a 34-year-old female previously diagnosed with post-partum cardiomyopathy. The purpose of this case report was to raise awareness about the presence of congenital heart disease in adulthood as a potential cause of heart failure. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of detailed echocardiography using advanced imaging techniques for evaluating defects and co-existing lesions.
Authors
- Ruchika Meel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1405-4259)
- Ebrahim Variava (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2888-789X)
- Keitumetsi Lucy Sothoane (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-1297-0040)
Institutions
- University of the Witwatersrand (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Oxford Medical Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/omcr/omae189
- Primary Topic
- Congenital Heart Disease Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00