Myocardial dissection complicating left sinus of Valsalva aneurysm in silent takayasu arteritis
Abstract Background Myocardial dissection (MD) in a left sinus of Valsalva aneurysm (LSVA) is a rare condition that may lead to a fatal complication. Determining the MD etiology is challenging because of various possibilities ranging from congenital to acquired diseases. Here, we discuss an approach...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-09-01
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Series: | BMC Cardiovascular Disorders |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-021-02271-4 |