Undiagnosed Perimembranous Ventricular Septal Defect Presenting as Congestive Heart Failure in an Elderly Woman
Unrepaired VSDs in adults present a complex clinical challenge because of their uncertain long-term outcomes and limited data. This rare presentation in advanced age underscores the importance of early recognition and timely management.
Authors
- Adam Kurnick (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2888-5045)
- Varsha Talanki
- Siddharth Dubey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2188-8515)
- Sabu John (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6252-8087)
- Harshith P. Chandrakumar
- Varshitha Tumkur Panduranga
- Maureen Masara
Institutions
- SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (US)
- John F. Kennedy Medical Center (US)
- Kings County Hospital Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JACC Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-07-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccas.2025.103901
- Primary Topic
- Congenital Heart Disease Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00