An unexpected association in a patient with heart failure presenting a surgical challenge.
J Card Surg
; 35(2): 431-432, 2020 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is the most common form of congenital heart disease and frequently leads to premature valvular dysfunction. BAV is associated with aortic wall abnormalities and a high prevalence of ascending aorta dilatation and coarctation of the aorta (CoA). Consequently, in patients with BAV a careful assessment of the valve, and also of the aortic root and the ascending aorta, should be performed. The most feared complication is aortic dissection, however, the actual incidence of this complication is low. We report the case of a 58-year-old man who presented with New York Heart Association class III heart failure. The work-up revealed BAV with severe stenosis and severe compromise of left ventricle systolic function. In addition, CoA in the isthmus region, and type B dissection of the aorta were diagnosed.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Coartación Aórtica
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Válvula Aórtica
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Estenosis de la Válvula Aórtica
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Procedimientos Quirúrgicos Cardiovasculares
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Implantación de Prótesis de Válvulas Cardíacas
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Insuficiencia Cardíaca
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Enfermedades de las Válvulas Cardíacas
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Card Surg
Asunto de la revista:
CARDIOLOGIA
Año:
2020
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Portugal