Atrial Septal Aneurysm and Atrial Septal Defect Association – an Uncommon But WellRecognized Association
Antônio Carlos Menardi, Paulo José de Freitas Ribeiro, Paulo Roberto Barbosa Évora
Abstract
Atrial septal aneurysm (ASA) is an uncommon but wellrecognized cardiac abnormality. This educational text reviews the case of a 54-year-old female presenting an ASA related to a small ostium secundum atrial septal defect. The considerable signs and symptoms, interestingly, have not been justified by the clinical and hemodynamic investigations. So, we opted for a better imaging investigation with cardiac catheterization and transesophageal echocardiography. The surgical process was earlier indicated and performed with aid of cardiopulmonary bypass.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineForamen secundumCardiologyInternal medicineCardiopulmonary bypassAbnormalityAneurysmCardiac catheterizationAtrial septumHeart septal defectSeptum secundumHemodynamicsPrimary interatrial foramenSurgeryPatent foramen ovalePsychiatryMigraineCardiovascular and Diving-Related ComplicationsAtrial Fibrillation Management and OutcomesCardiovascular Effects of Exercise