Wigher Mortensson, Nils-Rune Lundström
University Hospital, Lund.
Sweden
American Heart Journal
Am Heart J 1974; 87: 359-362
DOI: 10.1016/0002-8703(74)90078-7
Abstract
A survey of the reports of congenital stenosis and/or atresias of the pulmonary veins is presented and a new case added. The correct diagnosis has not been made in vivo. “Recurrent respiratory tract infections” and hemoptysis are the most common symptoms. Pulmonary venous stasis seen at the chest examination, difference in the pressure of the left atrium and the PCW pressure in either or both lungs, and slow passage of the contrast medium through the obstructed vein may suggest the diagnosis. Angiocardiography can also exclude other conditions which may cause the same symptoms.
Category
Stenosis or Obstruction of Normal Pulmonary Venous Connections
Symptoms and Quality of Life Associated with Pulmonary Venous Obstruction
Diagnostic Testing. Invasive
Year of Publication: 1974
Age Focus: Pediatric
Article Type: Case Reports or Retrospective Observations in Small Groups of Patients (≤10 patients). Literature Review and Analysis.
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