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- Lutembacher syndrome involves a combination of a congenital atrial septal defect and acquired mitral valve stenosis, typically presenting with symptoms like orthopnoea, central cyanosis, and pedal edema.
- In this case report, a 31-year-old male exhibited these symptoms along with noteworthy findings on physical examination, chest x-ray, ECG, and echocardiography, highlighting complex heart issues like tricuspid regurgitation and dilated cardiac chambers.
- The patient received treatment with beta-blockers and diuretics, and is scheduled for surgery to repair the heart's valves and septum, emphasizing the importance of accurate diagnosis through clinical symptoms and tests.
Article Abstract
Lutembacher syndrome is characterized by a congenital ostium secundum atrial septal defect and an acquired mitral valve stenosis. We present a similar case in a 31-year old male who came in with orthopnoea, central cyanosis and pedal oedema. Examination revealed cardiac murmurs in tricuspid and apical regions. Chest x-ray showed signs of pulmonary congestion and ventricular enlargement. Electrocardiogaphy (ECG) revealed right axis deviation and right bundle branch block along with atrial fibrillation and Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE) showed abnormal valves (mitral stenosis with calcification and tricuspid regurgitation) and dilated cardiac chambers. The patient was consequently treated with beta-blockers and diuretics and scheduled for valvular and septal repair via open heart surgery. The purpose of this case report is to assist cardiologists in diagnosing this syndrome accurately on the basis of symptoms and investigations.
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