ATRIAL SEPTAL ANEURYSM IN AN 80-YEAR-OLD WOMAN: A CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE
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Danbauchi, S. S.
Alhassan, M. A. Oyati, I. A. Onyemelukwe, G. C. |
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2006-08-24T18:30:25Z
2006-08-24T18:30:25Z 2002-12-31 |
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http://www.bioline.org.br/abstract?id=am02006
Annals of African Medicine (ISSN: 1596-3519) Vol 1 Num 1 http://hdl.handle.net/1807/5008 |
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Atrial septal aneurysm usually complicates a patent foramen ovale and atrial septal defect. An 80-year-old female presented with two weeks symptoms of chest infection. Examination revealed consolidation in the right lower zone posteriorly in the chest, a third heart sound (S3) and hepatomegaly. Sputum microscopy and culture were unremarkable and the chest radiograph revealed a mild cardiomegaly (CTR 0.53) and consolidation in the right lower zone. Echocardiography revealed an ejection fraction af 36.5% and fractional shortening of 17.6%, displacement of the middle portion of the inter-atrial septum into the left and right atria (the defect was 1.6cm) and the displacement was more than 10 mm. Atrial septal aneurysm is known to be a risk factor for cardiac failure and cerebrovascular events in middle aged and elderly individuals. |
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Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto and Annals of African Medicine Society
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http://www.bioline.org.br/am
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Copyright 2002 - Annals of African Medicine.
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Atrial septal aneurysm
Atrial septal aneurysm |
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| Title |
ATRIAL SEPTAL ANEURYSM IN AN 80-YEAR-OLD WOMAN: A CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE |
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journal
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