Pseudoaneurysm of the ascending thoracic aorta years after aortic valve replacement.
Citation: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine. 19(2):196-198, 2018 03.PMID: 28988707Institution: MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute | MedStar Washington Hospital CenterDepartment: Medicine/Internal MedicineForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Journal ArticleSubject headings: *Aneurysm, False/et [Etiology] | *Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic/et [Etiology] | *Aortic Valve/su [Surgery] | *Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation/ae [Adverse Effects] | Aneurysm, False/dg [Diagnostic Imaging] | Aneurysm, False/su [Surgery] | Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic/dg [Diagnostic Imaging] | Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic/su [Surgery] | Aortography/mt [Methods] | Computed Tomography Angiography | Coronary Angiography | Echocardiography | Humans | Male | Middle Aged | Time Factors | Treatment OutcomeYear: 2018Local holdings: Available in print through MWHC library: 2002 - presentISSN:- 1878-0938
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Aortic pseudoaneurysm (PSA) formation post aortic valve replacement is one of the rare and devastating complications if left untreated. Aortic PSA can occur few weeks or month after surgery. The spectrum of symptoms varies from dyspnea, wide pulse pressure, and chest pain. However, in rare cases, aortic root PSA could be asymptomatic. Aortic PSA mortality could be as high as 70%, if left untreated. Therefore, High clinical suspicion and prompt surgical intervention is imperative. In this case, the patient presented with dyspnea years after Bentall procedure, and imaging studies revealed para-aortic PSA that was treated surgically. Copyright (c) 2017 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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