Annals of Case Reports and Clinical Studies (ISSN: 2834-5673) | Volume 5, Issue 2 | Review Article | Open Access DOI
Jyothsna Goranti*
Jyothsna Goranti¹*, Vishak Prakash¹, Sachin Sapkota¹, Vaishnavi Sabesan¹, Sindhu Goddanakoppal RAJENDRA², Mehran Abolbashari³
¹Department of Internal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, El Paso, Texas, USA
²Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, El Paso, Texas, USA
³Department of Cardiology, Center of the Heart, 1575 N Resler Dr, El Paso, Texas, USA
*Correspondence to: Jyothsna Goranti
Fulltext PDFCor triatriatum is a rare congenital cardiac malformation characterized by the presence of a fibromuscular membrane that divides the atrium into two chambers, interfering with normal cardiac blood flow. This anomaly is classified into cor triatriatum sinister, affecting the left atrium, and cor triatriatum dexter, affecting the right atrium. The clinical presentation varies widely, ranging from asymptomatic cases to severe manifestations such as pulmonary edema, heart failure, and death. Transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography are the primary diagnostic modalities, while cardiac computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging provide additional anatomical detail in complex cases. Surgical excision of the membrane remains the definitive treatment, although minimally invasive and catheter-based interventions are emerging as alternative options in selected patients, particularly adults. This review summarizes the etiology, anatomical variations, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic approaches, prognosis, and management strategies of cor triatriatum, with emphasis on recent advances in imaging and treatment.
Cor triatriatum; congenital heart disease; Echocardiography; Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging; Surgical management
Jyothsna Goranti, Vishak Prakash, Sachin Sapkota, Vaishnavi Sabesan, Sindhu Goddanakoppal RAJENDRA, Mehran Abolbashari. Cor Triatriatum: A Rare Congenital Cardiac Anomaly—Current Concepts in Diagnosis and Management. Ann Case Rep Clin Stud. 2026;5(2):1-8.