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Carcinoid Heart Disease

A Classic Example by Echocardiography

Charlene Ruvo, BS, RDMS, RDCS

Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, ruvo{at}musc.edu, kellerssj{at}musc.edu

Susan Keller, RDCS

Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston

Carcinoid heart disease is a rare, metastatic disease that occurs predominantly in the right heart. The tricuspid and pulmonic valves are affected, leading to right heart failure, which results in increased morbidity and mortality. This case report demonstrates classic echocardiography findings associated with carcinoid heart disease. Cardiac sonography is a useful tool for the detection and diagnosis of carcinoid heart disease.

Key Words: carcinoid heart disease • tricuspid regurgitation • right heart failure

Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Vol. 22, No. 4, 263-266 (2006)
DOI: 10.1177/8756479306290556
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