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==How do I know if I have cor triatriatum and what are the symptoms of cor triatriatum?== | ==How do I know if I have cor triatriatum and what are the symptoms of cor triatriatum?== | ||
Signs and symptoms depend upon the size of the opening in the septum and the manifestations of associated congenital cardiac defects. In most patients, the opening is severely restrictive and produces symptoms similar to those of severe mitral stenosis. Usual symptoms are the following: | |||
:*[[Exertional dyspnea]] | :*[[Exertional dyspnea]] | ||
:*Effort intolerance and easy fatigability | :*Effort intolerance and easy fatigability | ||
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:*[[Palpitation]] | :*[[Palpitation]] | ||
:*Signs of systemic embolism | :*Signs of systemic embolism | ||
Other health problems may also cause these symptoms. Only a doctor can tell for sure. A person with any of these symptoms should tell the doctor so that the problems can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible. | |||
==Who is at risk for cor triatriatum?== | ==Who is at risk for cor triatriatum?== |
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What is cor triatriatum?
How do I know if I have cor triatriatum and what are the symptoms of cor triatriatum?
Signs and symptoms depend upon the size of the opening in the septum and the manifestations of associated congenital cardiac defects. In most patients, the opening is severely restrictive and produces symptoms similar to those of severe mitral stenosis. Usual symptoms are the following:
- Exertional dyspnea
- Effort intolerance and easy fatigability
- Hemoptysis
- Orthopnea
- Palpitation
- Signs of systemic embolism
Other health problems may also cause these symptoms. Only a doctor can tell for sure. A person with any of these symptoms should tell the doctor so that the problems can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible.
Who is at risk for cor triatriatum?
How to know you have cor triatriatum?
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Diseases with similar symptoms
Where to find medical care for cancer?
Directions to Hospitals Treating cor triatriatum
Prevention of cor triatriatum
What to expect (Outook/Prognosis)?
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