Ebstein's malformation of the mitral valve: association with aortic obstruction.
Ebstein's malformation of the mitral valve is associated with high mortality, especially when it presents during the newborn period. Special attention should be given to the diagnosis of aortic obstruction in this unusual variant, as it is associated with a particularly poor prognosis.
Erickson
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Department of Pediatrics, Naval Hospital, San Diego, CA 92134-5000, USA.
Cocalis
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D001017:Aortic Coarctation / Q000150:complications*; D006330:Heart Defects, Congenital / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000002:abnormalities*