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Adult cor triatriatum sinistrum: a rare cause of ischaemic stroke

Auteurs: L. Baris, A. J. J. C. Bogers, E. J. van den Bos, M. J. M. Kofflard

Gepubliceerd in: Netherlands Heart Journal | Uitgave 3/2017

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Video 1: In this video one can appreciate the fibromuscular membrane dividing the left atrium in a proximal and distal part
Video 2: In this video with colour Doppler, the fenestrations in the membrane are clearly visible
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A 55-year-old male was referred to the cardiologist because of the occurrence of two ischaemic strokes within five months’ time in the absence of documented atrial fibrillation. At echocardiography, a membrane was visualised in the left atrium (cor triatriatum) (Fig. 1a). Since no other abnormalities were detected, the cor triatriatum was held responsible for the cardioembolic stroke. Surgical resection of the fenestrated membrane was carried out successfully (Fig. 1b).
Cor triatriatum is a rare congenital cardiac malformation often recognised during childhood [1] and is usually accompanied by other congenital abnormalities [2]. Symptoms result from the obstructive property mimicking mitral stenosis [3]. In a minority of cases, it is found during routine evaluation in asymptomatic adults. Cor triatriatum as a source of cardioembolic stroke is rare and in most cases atrial fibrillation is an associated finding [2]. Anticoagulant medication or surgery are proposed therapies; however, there is no consensus with respect to the best strategy [4].

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L. Baris, A.J.J.C. Bogers, E.J. van den Bos and M.J.M. Kofflard declare that they have no competing interests.
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Video 1: In this video one can appreciate the fibromuscular membrane dividing the left atrium in a proximal and distal part
Video 2: In this video with colour Doppler, the fenestrations in the membrane are clearly visible
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Metagegevens
Titel
Adult cor triatriatum sinistrum: a rare cause of ischaemic stroke
Auteurs
L. Baris
A. J. J. C. Bogers
E. J. van den Bos
M. J. M. Kofflard
Publicatiedatum
13-12-2016
Uitgeverij
Bohn Stafleu van Loghum
Gepubliceerd in
Netherlands Heart Journal / Uitgave 3/2017
Print ISSN: 1568-5888
Elektronisch ISSN: 1876-6250
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12471-016-0938-z

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