Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8649433 | Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine | 2018 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
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.
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Authors
Fahed Darmoch, Homam Moussa Pacha, Prathyusha Pagadala, M. Chadi Alraies,