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Systolic expansion of the aortic root: an echocardiographic and angiographic sign of aortic composite graft dehiscence.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  3365758     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Precise diagnosis of aortic composite graft dehiscence may be difficult. We present a case illustrating this problem and its resolution. Two-dimensional echocardiography and contrast ventriculography revealed a space adjacent to the aortic valve conduit that demonstrated marked systolic expansion. The dynamic variation of this space was secondary to communication with the left ventricular cavity caused by disruption of the composite graft valve ring. Thus, systolic expansion of the aortic root is a useful echocardiographic and angiographic sign of composite graft dehiscence.
Authors:
R A Josephson; I Singer; J H Levine; L Maughan; R E Pyeritz; V L Gott; H F Weisman; J Brinker
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Catheterization and cardiovascular diagnosis     Volume:  14     ISSN:  0098-6569     ISO Abbreviation:  Cathet Cardiovasc Diagn     Publication Date:  1988  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1988-06-16     Completed Date:  1988-06-16     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7508512     Medline TA:  Cathet Cardiovasc Diagn     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  105-7     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Aorta / pathology*,  surgery
Aortic Valve / surgery
Aortography
Dilatation, Pathologic / pathology,  radiography
Echocardiography
Heart Valve Prosthesis / adverse effects*
Humans
Male
Marfan Syndrome / surgery
Myocardial Contraction*
Surgical Wound Dehiscence / diagnosis*,  radiography
Systole*

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