Criss cross heart: A challenging diagnosis

J Pak Med Assoc. 2022 Jul;72(7):1429-1431. doi: 10.47391/JPMA.3162.

Abstract

Crisscross heart (CCH) is a rare anomaly characterized by twisting of the inflow streams of right and left ventricles. The etiology of CCH is not known. Its frequency is less than 8/10, 00,000 live births. Cyanosis is common in neonatal age, while shortness of breath is the main presenting complaint in older children. We present a case series of CCH with array of associations, diagnosed by echocardiography. CCH is a rare heart defect that can be diagnosed by echocardiography by a vigilant operator. Early diagnosis is the key to successful management resulting in increased survival rate, better outcomes and improved quality of life.

Keywords: Criss-Cross heart, mitral valve lesions, coarctation of aorta, Echocardiography, case series.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Crisscross Heart* / diagnosis
  • Echocardiography / methods
  • Female
  • Heart Defects, Congenital* / diagnostic imaging
  • Heart Ventricles / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Quality of Life