Penetrating aortic root ulcer presenting as angina

We present a case of 58 year old female with acute aortic syndrome in a female presenting as angina. Acute aortic syndrome is a constellation of aortic pathologies which have been grouped together as they present in a similar manner. Penetrating aortic ulcer (PAU) and intramural hematoma (IMH) of ao...

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Published in:Journal of Indian College of Cardiology 2019-10, Vol.9 (4), p.237-239
Main Authors: Kadeli, Deepak, Keshava, R, Reddy, Sanjay, Gopi, A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Angina pectoris
Aortic dissection
Diagnosis
Hematoma
Surgery
Women
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Summary:We present a case of 58 year old female with acute aortic syndrome in a female presenting as angina. Acute aortic syndrome is a constellation of aortic pathologies which have been grouped together as they present in a similar manner. Penetrating aortic ulcer (PAU) and intramural hematoma (IMH) of aorta which were earlier considered to be part of the spectrum of aortic dissection are now considered to be acute aortic syndromes.
ISSN:1561-8811
2213-3615
DOI:10.4103/JICC.JICC_17_19