Chiari network--case report and brief literature review

Med Ultrason. 2010 Mar;12(1):71-2.

Abstract

Chiari networks are present in the right atrium in a minority of the population and are usually of no clinical significance. On the other hand it may associate some pathological changes, as patent foramen ovale, intraatrial thrombus or atrial arrhythmias. We present the case of an asymptomatic young woman diagnosed with Chiari network during a routine echocardiography.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Echocardiography / methods*
  • Electrocardiography
  • Female
  • Heart Atria / abnormalities*
  • Heart Atria / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Incidental Findings