title: [Platypnea-orthodeoxia revealed by recurrent syncope episodes].
abstract: Platypnea-orthodeoxia is a rare clinical condition which must be examined as a differential diagnosis for any bout of faintness occurring during standing or dyspnea that is exacerbated by standing. This syndrome is often associated with a patent foramen ovale. Its physiopathology is not univocal and the association of many anatomical criteria seems to be mandatory. Contrast echocardiography confirms diagnosis and closure of the patent foramen ovale during interventional catheterization and is currently the therapeutic method of choice. After closure of the foramen ovale, clinical improvement is spectacular and durable.
authors.affiliation: Hôpital privé Jacques-Cartier, 6, avenue du Noyer-Lambert, 91300 Massy, France; Hôpital Foch, 40, rue Worth, 92151 Suresnes, France. Electronic address: cheaito_radi@hotmail.fr.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Cheaito
authors.affiliation: Hôpital européen de Paris, La Roseraie, 120, avenue de la République, 93300 Aubervilliers, France; Hôpital privé Jacques-Cartier, 6, avenue du Noyer-Lambert, 91300 Massy, France.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Benamer
authors.affiliation: Hôpital Foch, 40, rue Worth, 92151 Suresnes, France.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Tritar
authors.affiliation: Hôpital privé Jacques-Cartier, 6, avenue du Noyer-Lambert, 91300 Massy, France.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Hage
authors.affiliation: Hôpital Foch, 40, rue Worth, 92151 Suresnes, France.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Haziza
authors.affiliation: Hôpital privé Jacques-Cartier, 6, avenue du Noyer-Lambert, 91300 Massy, France.
authors.forename: J-F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Piechaud
authors.affiliation: Hôpital européen de Paris, La Roseraie, 120, avenue de la République, 93300 Aubervilliers, France.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: El-Amine
authors.affiliation: Hôpital européen de Paris, La Roseraie, 120, avenue de la République, 93300 Aubervilliers, France.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Medkour
authors.affiliation: Hôpital privé Jacques-Cartier, 6, avenue du Noyer-Lambert, 91300 Massy, France.
authors.forename: M-C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Morice
authors.affiliation: Hôpital européen de Paris, La Roseraie, 120, avenue de la République, 93300 Aubervilliers, France.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Jessen
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization; D004417:Dyspnea / Q000209:etiology*; D054092:Foramen Ovale, Patent / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D000860:Hypoxia / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D011187:Posture; D012008:Recurrence; D055989:Septal Occluder Device; D013575:Syncope / Q000209:etiology*; D018084:Ultrasonography, Interventional
keywords: Dyspnea; Dyspnée; Foramen ovale; Syncope