Multimodality Imaging of Sinus Venosus Atrial Septal Defect: A Challenging Diagnosis in Adults
Jessica Qiu, Daniel Bamira, Alan Vainrib, Larry Latson, Dan G. Halpern, Anne Chun, Muhamed Sarić
Abstract
•SVASD should be suspected in cases of unexplained RV volume overload.•Direct visualization of SVASD with TTE is difficult in adults compared with children.•TEE is helpful for diagnosing SVASD and associated pulmonary venous abnormalities.•Multimodal imaging techniques offer incremental value in the workup of SVASD.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCardiologySinus venosusInternal medicineRadiologyCardiovascular and Diving-Related ComplicationsCongenital Heart Disease StudiesCardiac tumors and thrombi