A case of large sub mitral aneurysm with rheumatic heart disease

Authors

  • Anish Hirachan Gautam Buddha Community Heart Hospital , Butwal
  • Gopi Prasad Hirachan Cardiology , Gandaki Medical College , Pokhara
  • Bishal KC Gautam Buddha Community Heart Hospital , Butwal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/njh.v15i2.21476

Keywords:

Rheumatic, submitral aneurysm

Abstract

Sub mitral aneurysm is a very rare cardiac pathology with varied clinical manifestations. The disease process has been postulated to various mechanisms including mainly infection and inflammation. Here, we describe a young female with large submitral aneurysm presenting with rheumatic heart disease in the form of severe mitral regurgitation and aortic regurgitation.

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Published

2018-11-12

How to Cite

Hirachan, A., Hirachan, G. P., & KC, B. (2018). A case of large sub mitral aneurysm with rheumatic heart disease. Nepalese Heart Journal, 15(2), 39–40. https://doi.org/10.3126/njh.v15i2.21476

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 2 (2018)

Section

Case Reports

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