Misdiagnosed Aortic Intramural Hematoma and the Role of Intravascular Ultrasound Imaging in Detection of Acute Aortic Syndrome: A Case Report

Misdiagnosed Aortic Intramural Hematoma and the Role of Intravascular Ultrasound Imaging in Detection of Acute Aortic Syndrome: A Case Report

Acute aortic syndrome includes classic aortic dissection, aortic intramural hematoma, and penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer – a group of conditions that are defined by their dynamic evolution and similar clinical manifestation. Accurate diagnosis and prompt treatment are essential as all the aforeme...

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Main Authors: Niya Mileva, MD, Dobrin Vassilev, MD, PhD, Robert Gil, MD, PhD, Gianluca Rigatelli, MD, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Compuscript 2018-01-01
Series:Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications
Subjects:
acute aortic syndrome
aortic dissection
aortic intramural hematoma
penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer
intravascular ultrasound imaging
Online Access:http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/cscript/cvia/2018/00000002/00000004/art00008

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