Confusion in a patient with premature ventricular complexes originating in the left ventricular summit.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Premature ventricular complexes (PVCs) originating in the ventricular outflow tracts are mostly of benign character.

Case summary

We describe a rare case of pulmonary hypertension with severe hypoxaemia and confusion caused by a significant mitral regurgitation (MR) during PVC originating in the left ventricle summit. After successful PVC ablation, all above-mentioned clinical parameters had normalized.

Discussion

Premature ventricular complexes originating in the outflow tracts should be considered as a potential though rare cause of severe MR and pulmonary hypertension.

SUBMITTER: Luani B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10098649 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature