Concomitant carcinoid heart disease and patent foramen ovale: a case report and review of literature
This case illustrates the importance of early detection of PFO in CHD, as delayed intervention can lead to poor outcomes. Simultaneous PFO closure and valve replacement may be preferable to a staged approach. A multidisciplinary strategy is vital for timely diagnosis and optimal treatment planning in such complex cases.
Authors
- Lídia de Sousa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8507-1443)
- T Mano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8681-7457)
- José Ricardo Carvalheiro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3917-5230)
- B Lacerda Teixeira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0527-2681)
- Nuno Cotrim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9874-4777)
- M Saraiva (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4369-1940)
- Vítor Martins (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0880-4778)
Institutions
- Unidade Local de Saúde de São José (PT)
- Instituto Politécnico de Santarém (PT)
- Hospital de Santa Marta (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cardio-Oncology
- Published
- 2025-09-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s40959-025-00380-z
- Primary Topic
- Neuroblastoma Research and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00