| Aortic atherosclerotic debris detected by trans-oesophageal echocardiography--a risk factor for cholesterol embolization. | |
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PMID: 10616710 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The clinical syndrome of cholesterol embolization is uncommon but is associated with a poor prognosis. Patients with severe atheromatous disease of the aorta appear to be at particular risk from cholesterol embolization, particularly following vascular instrumentation or surgery. Trans-oesophageal echocardiography is the investigation of choice for imaging atherosclerotic disease of the aorta, and may be useful in assessing the risk of vascular procedures, and diagnostically helpful in patients with suspected cholesterol emboli syndrome. We report five cases of athero-embolism, and illustrate the role of trans-oesophageal echocardiography in making a diagnosis of cholesterol embolization. |
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Authors:
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W P Orr; A P Banning |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: QJM : monthly journal of the Association of Physicians Volume: 92 ISSN: 1460-2725 ISO Abbreviation: QJM Publication Date: 1999 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-01-31 Completed Date: 2000-01-31 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9438285 Medline TA: QJM Country: ENGLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 341-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Cardiology, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, UK. william.orr@cardiov.ox.ac.uk |
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Aged Aortic Diseases / ultrasonography* Arteriosclerosis / complications, ultrasonography* Echocardiography, Transesophageal* Embolism, Cholesterol / etiology, ultrasonography* Female Humans Male Middle Aged Risk Factors Vascular Surgical Procedures / adverse effects |
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