Takayasu arteritis presenting as type A intramural hematoma--an unusual presentation

Takayasu arteritis which typically affects the aorta and its branches usually presents with obstructive lesions leading to ischemia. We report an unusual case of Takayasu arteritis presenting as an acute Type A intramural hematoma.

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Published in:International journal of cardiology 2010, Vol.145 (1), p.e30-e32
Main Authors: Marla, Rammohan, Migrino, Raymond, Osipov, Vladimir, Lilly, R Eric
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:Takayasu arteritis which typically affects the aorta and its branches usually presents with obstructive lesions leading to ischemia. We report an unusual case of Takayasu arteritis presenting as an acute Type A intramural hematoma.
ISSN:1874-1754
DOI:10.1016/j.ijcard.2008.12.132