Truncus Arteriosus in a 43 year old Male: Case Report
Year: 2015
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: In truncus arteriosus, the embryologic truncus fails to properly divide in-utero resulting in the pulmonary, aortic and coronary arteries arising from a single ascending portion of this trunk. This condition is usually fatal within the first year of life without correction. Over the past two decades, there has been a dramatic expansion in access to diagnostic echo cardiography in Kenya and greater ability to diagnose congenital heart diseases. We present the case of a 43 year old male from western Kenya, newly diagnosed with heart failure due to truncus arteriosus. This case highlights the value of echo-cardiography in Kenya, and supports the need for surgical and interventional cardiac services to grow in tandem with these diagnostic capabilities.
Source: East African Medical Journal
Authors: TK Ng’eno, MM Koech, R Yanoh, Malcolm Foster, Eric J. Velazquez, GS Bloomfield
Language: English
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W3011000952