Spontaneous Regression of a Large Iatrogenic Dissection of the Ascending Aorta.

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serval:BIB_B1F809E3291B
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
Case report (case report): feedback on an observation with a short commentary.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Spontaneous Regression of a Large Iatrogenic Dissection of the Ascending Aorta.
Journal
Aorta (Stamford, Conn.)
Author(s)
Roumy A., Kirsch M., Prêtre R., Niclauss L.
ISSN-L
2325-4637
Publication state
Published
Issued date
12/2016
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
4
Number
6
Pages
226-228
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article
Publication Status: epublish
Abstract
A 74-year-old woman was admitted for right coronary angioplasty. During the procedure, she complained about chest pain, and contrast injection showed an iatrogenic dissection of the ascending aorta. A contrast computed tomography (CT) scan confirmed the diagnosis via visualization of a large non-circulating false lumen, which involved nearly the entire ascending aorta. The patient remained hemodynamically stable and asymptomatic while receiving medical therapy alone. Another CT scan performed 3 days later showed complete regression of the false lumen. This case suggests that uncomplicated iatrogenic dissection of the ascending aorta, even when large, may be managed successfully by medical therapy.

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