AI Article Synopsis
- Partial anomalous pulmonary venous return is a rare heart defect where some, but not all, pulmonary veins drain into places other than the left atrium, causing blood to flow improperly.
- This condition can lead to complications from excess pressure on the right side of the heart over time.
- An older patient underwent a Warden procedure at age 77, which significantly improved his right ventricular size and function.
Article Abstract
Partial anomalous pulmonary venous return is a rare congenital heart defect characterized by 1 or more but not all of the pulmonary veins draining somewhere other than the left atrium, thereby creating a left-to-right shunt. Over time, right-sided volume overload may develop with its subsequent complications. We present a case of isolated partial anomalous pulmonary venous return in an older patient who underwent a Warden procedure at age 77 years, with rapid improvement in right ventricular size and function.
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