Complete situs inversus and bicuspid aortic valve stenosis

J Invasive Cardiol. 2003 Apr;15(4):213-5.

Abstract

Patients with congenital heart disease are increasingly surviving to adulthood and present interesting challenges during cardiac catheterization. Situs inversus with dextrocardia is a type of cardiac malposition most likely to exist with a structurally normal heart. We present the case of a patient with complete situs inversus and bicuspid aortic valve stenosis, a hitherto unreported association. Prototypical findings in this cardiac malposition are illustrated for proper recognition with emphasis on technical tips for left and right heart catheterization.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aortic Valve Stenosis / complications
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis / congenital*
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis / surgery*
  • Cardiac Catheterization
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Mitral Valve Stenosis / surgery
  • Situs Inversus / complications
  • Situs Inversus / surgery*