AI Article Synopsis
- An elderly man was diagnosed with right ventricular outflow obstruction caused by severe pulmonary stenosis.
- Rheumatic changes were observed in the mitral, aortic, and pulmonary valves, with the pulmonary valve being the most impacted.
- This case is significant as it is the first report of rheumatic heart disease mainly presenting as severe pulmonary stenosis in an older adult.
Article Abstract
An elderly man presented with right ventricular outflow obstruction due to severe pulmonary stenosis. Rheumatic changes were noted in mitral, aortic, and pulmonary valves. However, pulmonary valve was the predominantly affected valve. This is the first case report of rheumatic heart disease presenting predominantly with severe pulmonary stenosis in the elderly.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11551942 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccas.2024.102626 | DOI Listing |
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