Rheumatic heart disease manifesting as mitral stenosis and tricuspid regurgitation in a young Asian male: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is a major global health issue because of its potential to cause heart failure. While RHD has been reported more frequently in women, this case report highlights the clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and management of rheumatic multivalvular disease in a young Asian male.

Case summary

A 46-year-old Asian man with a history of percutaneous mitral valvuloplasty (PMV) was admitted with dyspnoea and generalized oedema that severely hindered his quality of life. Transthoracic and transoesophageal echocardiography revealed severe mitral stenosis, left atrial appendage (LAA) thrombus, and severe tricuspid regurgitation due to RHD. Following a comprehensive evaluation by a multidisciplinary team, we advised mitral valve replacement, LAA thr

SUBMITTER: Ko KY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11443960 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature