An Unusual Case of Aortic Stenosis in Systemic Sclerosis
| Autor: | Mustafa Kagalwalla, Nazia Hussain, Umme Haani Malwi, Medhavi Gupta |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
| Předmět: |
030203 arthritis & rheumatology
Aortic valve medicine.medical_specialty Connective Tissue Disorder Unusual case business.industry systemic sclerosis General Engineering Cardiology aortic stenosis 030204 cardiovascular system & hematology medicine.disease 03 medical and health sciences Stenosis 0302 clinical medicine medicine.anatomical_structure Rheumatology Internal medicine medicine cardiovascular system Transthoracic echocardiogram business |
| Zdroj: | Cureus |
| ISSN: | 2168-8184 |
| Popis: | Systemic sclerosis is a connective tissue disorder that frequently involves the heart. All cardiac structures can be involved but aortic valve involvement is rare. We report a case of an 83-year-old man with a history of systemic sclerosis presenting with shortness of breath. A transthoracic echocardiogram revealed severe aortic stenosis that could not be explained by other causes. These patients often pose challenges in management as they are not surgical candidates. Transaortic valvular implantation is a viable option for these patients. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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