Case Report
Elevation of the Tumor Marker CA125 in Right Heart Failure
Abstract
Carbohydrate antigen 125, known as a marker for ovarian cancer, has been reported to be elevated in heart failure caused by left ventricular dysfunction. A case of elevated carbohydrate antigen 125 in isolated right heart failure due to atrial septal defect with preserved left ventricular function is reported.
Key Points
* Congestive heart failure is associated with elevated CA125, and is described in patients with left ventricular dysfunction and congestive heart failure.
* This patient is unique in that she had isolated right ventricular failure due to atrial septal defect, with normal left ventricular function.
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