Abstract |
Idiopathic dilation of the right atrium (IDRA) is a rare cardiac anomaly of unknown etiology. Whether it is an acquired or congenital lesion is controversial. A case of IDRA detected in utero and confirmed postnatally is reported. The postnatal course was complicated by the development of atrial flutter successfully treated with sotalol. A review of the literature concerning IDRA is presented.
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Authors | J Rutledge, M A Robertson, M Kantoch, J Dyck |
Journal | The Canadian journal of cardiology
(Can J Cardiol)
Vol. 13
Issue 9
Pg. 855-7
(Sep 1997)
ISSN: 0828-282X [Print] England |
PMID | 9343037
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Review)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Cardiomegaly
(congenital, diagnosis, epidemiology)
- Dilatation, Pathologic
(congenital, diagnosis, epidemiology)
- Echocardiography
- Female
- Fetal Heart
(diagnostic imaging)
- Heart Atria
- Humans
- Infant, Newborn
- Pregnancy
- Ultrasonography, Prenatal
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