Introduction Uhl’s anomaly (UA) is a disorder exclusive to the right ventricle (RV) characterized by the absence of total or partial myocardium, in such a way that the ventricular wall is comprised of the overlapping of the endocardium and the epicardium, with no fatty tissue, or inflammatory or infiltrative process. The muscles of the atria, the interventricular septum and the left ventricle (LV) are not involved in the process., The clinical manifestations are due to right ventricular failure (RVF). Forms […]

Introduction Mitral regurgitation (MR) can be a result of abnormalities in different locations of the valve apparatus (cusps, annulus, tendinous cords and papillary muscles), being of acquired or congenital etiology. MR can be classified as primary, when resulting from a deformity in the valve structure, or secondary, when related to another heart or systemic disease. In our field, the main cause of MR in students and adolescents is the acquired one. Rheumatic fever (RF) is among the causes, as well […]