Rare cause of cardiac failure in an infant

Claudio Henriques, Helena Andrade, Antonio Pires

Paediatric Hospital.
Portugal

Cardiology in the Young
Cardiol Young 2019; 29: 711-713
DOI: 10.1017/S1047951119000428

Abstract
Congenital stenosis of the pulmonary veins is a rare condition whose outcome is guarded despite the available treatment options. We report a case of a 6-month-old infant with significant stenosis of all four pulmonary veins.

Category
Stenosis or Obstruction of Normal Pulmonary Venous Connections
Pulmonary Hypertension Associated with Stenosis or Atresia of Pulmonary Veins
Right Heart Failure Associated with Stenosis or Atresia of Pulmonary Veins
Symptoms and Quality of Life Associated with Pulmonary Venous Obstruction
Diagnostic Testing. Noninvasive

Year of Publication: 2019

Age Focus: Pediatric

Article Type: Case Reports or Retrospective Observations in Small Groups of Patients (≤10 patients)

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