Cystic Subaortic Discrete Membrane in an Elderly Woman

Izgi A., Kirma C., Tanalp A. C., MANSUROĞLU D., İPEK G.

Journal of Heart Valve Disease, vol.13, no.6, pp.925-926, 2004 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 13 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2004
  • Journal Name: Journal of Heart Valve Disease
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.925-926
  • İstanbul Yeni Yüzyıl University Affiliated: No

Abstract

A discrete subaortic membrane is an uncommon cause of left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) obstruction in patients of advanced age. Here, a significant LVOT obstruction caused by a discrete membrane is reported in a 64-year-old woman. On echocardiographic examination the membrane had a cystic appearance. To the present authors' knowledge, this is the first reported case of a cystic subaortic membrane. © Copyright by ICR Publishers 2004.