| Acquired thromboatheromatous coarctation of the aorta: acquired coarctation of the aorta. | |
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PMID: 10362378 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND: Atheromatosis of the thoracic aorta and aortic arch is a well established source of systemic embolism. Acquired atheromatous coarctation of the aortic arch is a rare finding and not well documentated so far. CASE REPORT AND FINDINGS: Two patients presenting with intermittent claudication of the lower extremities were identified as having thromboatheromatous coarctation of the aortic arch as visualized by magnetic resonance tomography, fast CT scan, transesophageal echocardiography, cardiac catheterization and aortography. All findings including invasive hemodynamics resembled congenital coarctation of the aorta. One patient was treated surgically, while the other refused surgery and received long-term anticoagulation. CONCLUSION: Atheromatosis of the thoracic aorta and aortic arch not only cause systemic embolism, but may lead to the clinical and hemodynamic picture of coarctation of the aortic arch. |
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Authors:
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A Sheikhzadeh; E Giannitsis; H B Gehl; C Maring; U Stierle |
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of cardiology Volume: 69 ISSN: 0167-5273 ISO Abbreviation: Int. J. Cardiol. Publication Date: 1999 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1999-09-14 Completed Date: 1999-09-14 Revised Date: 2006-07-12 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8200291 Medline TA: Int J Cardiol Country: IRELAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 87-91 Citation Subset: IM |
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Medizinische Klinik II, Universität zu Lübeck, Luebeck, Germany. |
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Aged Aorta, Thoracic* Aortic Coarctation / diagnosis, etiology*, therapy Arteriosclerosis / complications*, therapy Female Humans Intermittent Claudication / etiology Male Middle Aged |
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