CLINICAL AND PARACLINICAL ASPECTS OF EBSTEIN’S ANOMALY - SEVERE FORM IN NEWBORNS

Authors

  • C. IORDACHE University of Medicine and Pharmacy“Grigore T. Popa”- Iasi
  • Andreea-Simona HOLOC University of Medicine and Pharmacy“Grigore T. Popa”- Iasi
  • Alina Costina LUCA University of Medicine and Pharmacy“Grigore T. Popa”- Iasi

Abstract

Ebstein’s anomaly is a rare heart malformation, with a broad spectrum of anatomic abnormalities, leading to different clinical, electrocardiographic, echocardiographic changes and a reserved prognosis. We have described a case of an infant diagnosed with Ebstein’s anomaly – a severe form.

Author Biographies

  • C. IORDACHE, University of Medicine and Pharmacy“Grigore T. Popa”- Iasi

    Faculty of Medicine
    Department of Mother and Child Medicine

  • Andreea-Simona HOLOC, University of Medicine and Pharmacy“Grigore T. Popa”- Iasi

    Faculty of Medicine
    Department of Mother and Child Medicine

  • Alina Costina LUCA, University of Medicine and Pharmacy“Grigore T. Popa”- Iasi

    Faculty of Medicine
    Department of Mother and Child Medicine

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2015-06-30

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INTERNAL MEDICINE - PEDIATRICS