Transthoracic echocardiography evaluation of double outlet left ventricle: Unique case report and review of literature
Akhil Mehrotra,
Faiz Illahi Siddiqui,
Ujala Shakya
et al.
Abstract:Double-outlet left ventricle (DOLV) is a rare cardiac malformation in which both great arteries originate from the morphological left ventricle. DOLV is associated with high mortality, generally due to heart failure, myocardial infarction, or aortic thrombosis. With surgery, the 5-year survival rate is estimated at 70%–75%. Most patients will continue to present with residual cardiac anomalies, such as aortic or mitral valve regurgitation, arrhythmias, or hypertension. We are reporting a complex case of cyanot… Show more
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