Severe pulmonary hypertension as a diagnostic challenge: a case of congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries with dextrocardia in an elderly patient

Congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries is a rare congenital heart defect that may remain undiagnosed well into adulthood. We present the case of a 71-year-old male with dextrocardia and exertional dyspnoea, initially diagnosed with severe pulmonary hypertension. Further evaluation revealed an underlying congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries. This case highlights the importance of considering CHD in older adults with unusual cardiac findings.

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Cardiology in the Young
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2026-04-07
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https://doi.org/10.1017/s1047951126111925
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Congenital Heart Disease Studies
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Severe pulmonary hypertension as a diagnostic challenge: a case of congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries with dextrocardia in an elderly patient

Polona Kačar, Katja Prokšelj, Tadeja Poropat Flerin, M Dolenc Novak
Cardiology in the Young
Congenital Heart Disease Studies
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Severe pulmonary hypertension as a diagnostic challenge: a case of congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries with dextrocardia in an elderly patient

Polona Kačar, Katja Prokšelj, Tadeja Poropat Flerin, M Dolenc Novak
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Abstract

Congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries is a rare congenital heart defect that may remain undiagnosed well into adulthood. We present the case of a 71-year-old male with dextrocardia and exertional dyspnoea, initially diagnosed with severe pulmonary hypertension. Further evaluation revealed an underlying congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries. This case highlights the importance of considering CHD in older adults with unusual cardiac findings.

Cardiology in the Young
University of Ljubljana (SI), Ljubljana University Medical Centre (SI)
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Openalex Percentile: Top 19%
Congenital Heart Disease Studies
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