Key result
Cardiac computed tomography accurately diagnosed an acquired left ventricle to right atrial communication following infective endocarditis, enabling successful surgical repair.
Why the study?
Acquired left ventricle to right atrial communication is rare, but reports are increasing alongside more cardiac surgeries and improved diagnostic modalities.
Case Report (n=1)
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Cardiac computed tomography is a useful modality for accurately diagnosing acquired left ventricle to right atrial communication complicating infective endocarditis.
Successful repair of acquired LV-RA communication in aortic valve IE adds a case to sparse reports; leaves open standardized management for this rare entity.
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Ikuchi et al. (2023) conducted a case report in Acquired left ventricle to right atrial communication following infective endocarditis (n=1). Cardiac computed tomography and surgical repair was evaluated on Diagnosis and surgical outcome. Cardiac computed tomography accurately diagnosed an acquired left ventricle to right atrial communication following infective endocarditis, enabling successful surgical repair.
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