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BACKGROUND Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA) is a cyanotic congenital heart defect characterized by an incorrect origin of the great arteries from the cardiac ventricles. Currently, the first-line surgical correction for TGA is the "arterial switch" procedure, which restores the correct positioning of the great arteries. This approach…

INTRODUCTION: Quadricuspid aortic valve (QAV) is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by the presence of four cusps of varying possible dimensions. In symptomatic cases, it typically presents with progressive valve insufficiency, sometimes requiring valve replacement. QAV can be associated with additional congenital heart defects, generally represented by coronary anomalies….

We present a case of a 41-year-old patient with Down syndrome who was admitted to ED due to worsening dyspnea. Chest X-ray showed pulmonary congestion and an enlarged heart, while echocardiography revealed left ventricular (LV) hypertrophy without outflow obstruction, severe dilation of the right ventricle (RV), and an interatrial…

A 69-year-old man with a history of hypercholesterolemia and frequent episodes of supraventricular extrasystoles and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT), with echocardiographic evidence of dilation of the right heart chambers without an apparent cause. In 2016, the echocardiogram showed right ventricular dilation, mild tricuspid regurgitation, and pulmonary artery systolic pressure…

Competitive athlete for approximately ten years (endurance sports such as marathons, triathlon, swimming) without cardiac symptoms. Over the years, he has undergone serial Holter ECGs due to ventricular extrasystoles detected during visits. A year ago, during a routine check-up, he was referred for a cardiac MRI, which showed a…