Complete Atrioventricular Canal Defect in a Non-syndromic Adult Patient: An Unusual Presentation

This case report presents a 30-year-old male patient with a history of autism spectrum disorder who experienced a drastic decline in physical activity in recent years. Upon examination, the patient was found to be relatively bedridden, lethargic, and unable to maintain an upright gait, accompanied by severe clubbing. Transthoracic echocardiography revealed a massive 4 cm complete atrioventricular canal (CAVC) defect. Although the patient was asymptomatic throughout most of his life, the CAVC defect appeared to have progressively impacted his health and activity tolerance. The importance of a multidisciplinary approach in early detection and timely intervention in managing CAVC defect is emphasized in this case.