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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Cor triatriatum | |||
| synonyms = Triatrial heart | |||
| field = [[Cardiology]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Shortness of breath]], [[fatigue]], [[palpitations]], [[chest pain]] | |||
| complications = [[Heart failure]], [[pulmonary hypertension]], [[atrial fibrillation]] | |||
| onset = Congenital | |||
| duration = Lifelong | |||
| causes = Congenital heart defect | |||
| risks = [[Congenital heart disease]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Echocardiography]], [[MRI]], [[CT scan]] | |||
| differential = [[Atrial septal defect]], [[mitral stenosis]] | |||
| treatment = [[Surgical resection]], [[balloon atrial septostomy]] | |||
| prognosis = Variable, depending on severity and treatment | |||
| frequency = Rare | |||
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'''Cor triatriatum''' is a rare [[congenital heart defect]] where the [[left atrium]] or the [[right atrium]] is divided into two parts by a fold of tissue, a membrane, or a fibromuscular band. | '''Cor triatriatum''' is a rare [[congenital heart defect]] where the [[left atrium]] or the [[right atrium]] is divided into two parts by a fold of tissue, a membrane, or a fibromuscular band. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Cor triatriatum represents 0.1% of all congenital heart diseases. The condition can occur on its own or in association with other cardiac anomalies, such as [[atrial septal defect]], [[ventricular septal defect]], [[patent ductus arteriosus]], and [[anomalous pulmonary venous connection]]. | Cor triatriatum represents 0.1% of all congenital heart diseases. The condition can occur on its own or in association with other cardiac anomalies, such as [[atrial septal defect]], [[ventricular septal defect]], [[patent ductus arteriosus]], and [[anomalous pulmonary venous connection]]. | ||
==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
The symptoms of cor triatriatum depend on the size of the opening in the fibromuscular membrane and whether other heart defects are present. Symptoms may include [[shortness of breath]], [[fatigue]], [[palpitations]], and [[cyanosis]]. | The symptoms of cor triatriatum depend on the size of the opening in the fibromuscular membrane and whether other heart defects are present. Symptoms may include [[shortness of breath]], [[fatigue]], [[palpitations]], and [[cyanosis]]. | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
Cor triatriatum is typically diagnosed using [[echocardiography]], which can visualize the abnormal membrane and assess its hemodynamic significance. Other diagnostic tests may include [[cardiac catheterization]], [[computed tomography (CT) scan]], and [[magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)]]. | Cor triatriatum is typically diagnosed using [[echocardiography]], which can visualize the abnormal membrane and assess its hemodynamic significance. Other diagnostic tests may include [[cardiac catheterization]], [[computed tomography (CT) scan]], and [[magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)]]. | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
The treatment for cor triatriatum is surgical removal of the abnormal membrane to restore normal blood flow. The prognosis after surgery is generally good, with most patients experiencing a significant improvement in symptoms and quality of life. | The treatment for cor triatriatum is surgical removal of the abnormal membrane to restore normal blood flow. The prognosis after surgery is generally good, with most patients experiencing a significant improvement in symptoms and quality of life. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Congenital heart defect]] | * [[Congenital heart defect]] | ||
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* [[Patent ductus arteriosus]] | * [[Patent ductus arteriosus]] | ||
* [[Anomalous pulmonary venous connection]] | * [[Anomalous pulmonary venous connection]] | ||
[[Category:Cardiology]] | [[Category:Cardiology]] | ||
[[Category:Congenital heart defects]] | [[Category:Congenital heart defects]] | ||
[[Category:Medical conditions]] | [[Category:Medical conditions]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:01, 4 April 2025
| Cor triatriatum | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | Triatrial heart |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Shortness of breath, fatigue, palpitations, chest pain |
| Complications | Heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, atrial fibrillation |
| Onset | Congenital |
| Duration | Lifelong |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Congenital heart defect |
| Risks | Congenital heart disease |
| Diagnosis | Echocardiography, MRI, CT scan |
| Differential diagnosis | Atrial septal defect, mitral stenosis |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Surgical resection, balloon atrial septostomy |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Variable, depending on severity and treatment |
| Frequency | Rare |
| Deaths | N/A |
Cor triatriatum is a rare congenital heart defect where the left atrium or the right atrium is divided into two parts by a fold of tissue, a membrane, or a fibromuscular band.
Overview[edit]
Cor triatriatum represents 0.1% of all congenital heart diseases. The condition can occur on its own or in association with other cardiac anomalies, such as atrial septal defect, ventricular septal defect, patent ductus arteriosus, and anomalous pulmonary venous connection.
Symptoms[edit]
The symptoms of cor triatriatum depend on the size of the opening in the fibromuscular membrane and whether other heart defects are present. Symptoms may include shortness of breath, fatigue, palpitations, and cyanosis.
Diagnosis[edit]
Cor triatriatum is typically diagnosed using echocardiography, which can visualize the abnormal membrane and assess its hemodynamic significance. Other diagnostic tests may include cardiac catheterization, computed tomography (CT) scan, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Treatment[edit]
The treatment for cor triatriatum is surgical removal of the abnormal membrane to restore normal blood flow. The prognosis after surgery is generally good, with most patients experiencing a significant improvement in symptoms and quality of life.
See also[edit]
- Congenital heart defect
- Atrial septal defect
- Ventricular septal defect
- Patent ductus arteriosus
- Anomalous pulmonary venous connection
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