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Double-chambered right ventricle: a review

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Abstract

A double-chambered right ventricle is a rare heart defect in which the right ventricle is separated into a high-pressure proximal and low-pressure distal chamber. This defect is considered to be congenital and typically presents in infancy or childhood but has been reported to present rarely in adults. It can be caused by the presence of anomalous muscle tissue, hypertrophy of the endogenous trabecular bands, or an aberrant moderator band; all of which will typically result in progressive obstruction of the outflow tract. In this paper, we will discuss the general anatomy of the right ventricle, the relevant embryology of the heart, and the presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of a double-chambered right ventricle. (C) 2013 Published by Elsevier Inc.

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Author(s): Loukas M, Housman B, Blaak C, Kralovic S, Tubbs RS, Anderson RH

Publication type: Review

Publication status: Published

Journal: Cardiovascular Pathology

Year: 2013

Volume: 22

Issue: 6

Pages: 417-423

Print publication date: 01/11/2013

Online publication date: 20/05/2013

Acceptance date: 18/03/2013

ISSN (print): 1054-8807

ISSN (electronic): 1879-1336

Publisher: ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.carpath.2013.03.004

DOI: 10.1016/j.carpath.2013.03.004

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