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Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports | Volume-14 | Issue-03
Single Ventricle Complicated by Atrial Arrhythmia in Adulthood: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Hafsa Erregui, Mehdi Moujahid, R. Amri, M. Cherti
Published: March 3, 2026 |
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Pages: 332-335
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Abstract
Background: Single ventricle (SV) is a rare congenital heart disease in which a single functional ventricular chamber supports both systemic and pulmonary circulations. Arrhythmias are frequent late complications and significantly impact prognosis. Case Presentation: We report a 29-year-old patient with SV physiology admitted for palpitations secondary to atrial flutter with variable conduction. Transthoracic echocardiography revealed a single right ventricle with double inlet, moderate-to-severe atrioventricular valve regurgitation, and pulmonary arterial hypertension. Clinical evolution was favorable under medical therapy, including beta-blockers, digoxin, anticoagulation, and diuretics. Conclusion: This case highlights the complexity of long-term follow-up in adults with SV physiology and emphasizes the importance of early recognition and management of arrhythmias to improve outcomes.


