Atypical aortic coarctation as a cause of a cardiomyopathy

Atypical locations for aortic coarctation have been previously described. However, to our knowledge, no case has been described of a rapidly progressive dilated cardiomyopathy caused by an atypical coarctation, with a rapid normalisation of ventricular function after treatment.

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Published in:Netherlands heart journal 2015-07, Vol.23 (7-8), p.381-382
Main Authors: Alsemgeest, F., Kamp, O., Marcu, C.B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cardiology
Cardiomyopathy
Case reports
Coronary vessels
Doppler effect
Heart Beat
Hypertension
Medical Education
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Pulmonary arteries
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Summary:Atypical locations for aortic coarctation have been previously described. However, to our knowledge, no case has been described of a rapidly progressive dilated cardiomyopathy caused by an atypical coarctation, with a rapid normalisation of ventricular function after treatment.
ISSN:1568-5888
1876-6250
DOI:10.1007/s12471-015-0716-3