A puzzling CHD: a late diagnosis of left atrial isomerism

Cardiol Young. 2023 Mar;33(3):479-481. doi: 10.1017/S1047951122002165. Epub 2022 Jul 8.

Abstract

We present a case of a 41-year-old patient with an unknown complex cardiac anatomy, who was previously submitted to two cardiac surgeries. Using multimodality imaging, a retrospective diagnosis was established, revealing a heterotaxy syndrome (left isomerism).

Keywords: Adult CHD; heart failure; heterotaxy syndrome; multimodality imaging.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures*
  • Delayed Diagnosis
  • Heart
  • Heterotaxy Syndrome* / diagnostic imaging
  • Heterotaxy Syndrome* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Retrospective Studies