A rare case of chronic aortic dissection and pulmonary thromboembolism
| Autor: | Šačić Dalila, Petrović Jelena, Ivanović Branislava |
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| Jazyk: | English<br />Serbian |
| Rok vydání: | 2022 |
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| Zdroj: | Praxis Medica, Vol 51, Iss 1-2, Pp 51-54 (2022) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 0350-8773 2560-3310 |
| DOI: | 10.5937/pramed2202051S |
| Popis: | Aortic dissection (AD) and pulmonary embolism (PE) are both serious and life-threatening conditions that rarely occur concomitantly. We report a case of a male patient with chronic aortic dissection, pulmonary embolism and decompensated cardiomyopathy with focus on the usage of computed tomography (CT) to ensure timely diagnosis and improve patient management. Case report: Aortic dissection (AD) and pulmonary embolism (PE) are both serious and life-threatening conditions that rarely occur concomitantly. We report a case of a 55-year-old man who was admitted to Coronary care unit due to pulmonary embolism and aortic dissection of abdominal aorta. Conclusion: This case highlights the importance of correct aortic dissection diagnosis and management, as well as the rare but possible association between aortic dissection and pulmonary embolism. |
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