Fontan circulation

Case contributed by Tom Foster
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Chest pain and dizziness. High risk for aortic dissection (previous cardiac operation and aortic mechanical valve replacement).

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
ct

Non-gated acquisition.

Previous Fontan procedure - Glenn shunt to the right main pulmonary artery and extracardiac conduit from IVC to the presumed main pulmonary artery.

Case Discussion

An example of a patient with complex background congenital heart disease and subsequent correction with a Fontan circulation. There was no obvious cause for acute presentation.

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