| Autor: |
Matalanis George, Jones Elizabeth, Joseph Majo, van Gaal William J, Horrigan Mark |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2005 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Cardiovascular Ultrasound, Vol 3, Iss 1, p 28 (2005) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
1476-7120 |
| DOI: |
10.1186/1476-7120-3-28 |
| Popis: |
Abstract Background Platypnea-orthodeoxia describes the condition of combined dyspnea and hypoxia respectively, whilst in the upright position, which improves in the recumbent position. Case Report We present a case of platypnea-orthodeoxia due to a fenestrated atrial septal defect associated with an atrial septal aneurysm. Due to the fenestrated nature of the atrial septal defect, surgical rather than percutaneous correction was performed. Conclusion A high index of suspicion is required to diagnose the syndrome of platypnea-orthodeoxia. Careful echocardiographic evaluation is required to identify the syndrome, and to determine suitability for percutaneous repair. |
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