Open AccessUnanticipated stenosis of the systemic arterial supply in scimitar syndrome
Author(s) -
Sherif Moustafa,
David J. Patton,
David B. Ross,
Yvonne Balon,
Nanette Alvarez
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
european heart journal - cardiovascular imaging
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.576
H-Index - 92
eISSN - 2047-2412
pISSN - 2047-2404
DOI - 10.1093/ehjci/jes243
Subject(s) - scimitar syndrome , medicine , cardiology , intracardiac injection , stenosis , radiology , lung
A 28-year-old woman, with known Scimitar syndrome, was evaluated for moderate exercise intolerance. Examination was notable for grade 2/6 systolic murmur over the pulmonary area. The electrocardiogram was unremarkable. Chest X-ray demonstrated dextroposition of the heart with a shadow suggestive of the scimitar vein. Transthoracic echocardiogram was technically challenging with no evidence of pulmonary hypertension or intracardiac shunts. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance showed moderately dilated right …
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