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. 2011 Jan;1(3):84-87.
doi: 10.5083/ejcm.20424884.21.

Cor Triatriatum Sinistrum: Classification and Imaging Modalities

Pierre Nagib Nassar  1 , Righab Haidar Hamdan
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Cor Triatriatum Sinistrum: Classification and Imaging Modalities

Pierre Nagib Nassar et al. Eur J Cardiovasc Med. 2011 Jan.

Abstract

Cor Triatriatum Sinister is a rare congenital abnormality, usually diagnosed in childhood; few cases remain asymptomatic and are diagnosed in adulthood. In this review article we focus on classification and etiologies, clinical manifestations, novel diagnostic modalities and treatment of Cor triatriatum Sinister.

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Figure 1
Figure 1
Three D TEE clearly showing the membrane with the antero-inferior chamber, the left atrial appendage and the mitral orifice
Figure 2
Figure 2
Color flow, 3 D TEE showing turbulent flow across the orifice
Figure 3
Figure 3
Crescent shape of the membrane view from the pulmonary veins on 3 D TEE.
Figure 4
Figure 4
Two D TTE showing the membrane bisecting the left atria
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