| Autor: |
Jorge, Romero, Arpit, Shah, Aleksandr, Korniyenko |
| Rok vydání: |
2013 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Hellenic journal of cardiology : HJC = Hellenike kardiologike epitheorese. 54(4) |
| ISSN: |
2241-5955 |
| Popis: |
Acute aortic syndrome (AAS) is a term that is used to describe a similar clinical profile that may have different underlying pathophysiological mechanisms. It includes classic aortic dissection, intramural aortic hematoma, and penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer. We describe the case of a 77-year-old female who presented with syncope of unknown duration. The chest X-ray was suggestive of a widened mediastinum. The initial work-up with a computed tomography scan and transesophageal echocardiogram failed to diagnose a penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer. We discuss the importance of a high degree of clinical suspicion for AAS and the utility of different imaging technologies in making the diagnosis. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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