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A Congenital Gerbode Defect associated with a Rare Structural Abnormality of the Mitral Valve Diagnosed in an Adult Patient

  • Mateescu, Anca D. (University of Medicine and Pharmacy) ;
  • Coman, Ioan M. (University of Medicine and Pharmacy) ;
  • Beladan, Carmen C. (University of Medicine and Pharmacy) ;
  • Radulescu, Bogdan (University of Medicine and Pharmacy) ;
  • Ginghina, Carmen (University of Medicine and Pharmacy) ;
  • Popescu, Bogdan A. (University of Medicine and Pharmacy)
  • Received : 2015.09.08
  • Accepted : 2015.10.29
  • Published : 2016.09.30
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Abstract

We report the case of a rare association of a congenital Gerbode defect with severe mitral regurgitation due to abnormal linear structure of mitral valve, diagnosed in an adult patient. The case highlights the importance of a thorough examination interpreting the echocardiographic findings on a pathophysiological basis. It also underlines the complementary role of different imaging techniques with transesophageal echocardiography, allowing the precise assessment of both structural and functional abnormalities in such a complex case. The patient underwent mitral valve replacement with a bileaflet mechanical prosthesis and repair of the Gerbode defect. The imaging findings were confirmed during the surgical procedure, leading to a good outcome.

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