Aortitis as a Rare Cause of Aortic Aneurysm and Valve Regurgitation: Is Repair Precluded?

Aortitis is an infrequent cause of aortic root dilatation and aortic valve regurgitation. Valve-sparing procedures have been proposed, but there is not clear evidence of which is the treatment of choice. We report the case of a 38-year-old pregnant lady with a diagnosis of idiopathic aortitis associ...

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Published in:Case Reports in Cardiology
Main Authors: Carlos Porras, Gemma Sanchez-Espin, Miguel Such, Jesús Sánchez-Ramos, Alicia Bautista-Pavés, Pilar Martín-de la Fuente, Josefa Ruiz, Norberto Ortego-Centeno, Isabel Rodríguez-Bailón, José María Melero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2018-01-01
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/5757081
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Summary:Aortitis is an infrequent cause of aortic root dilatation and aortic valve regurgitation. Valve-sparing procedures have been proposed, but there is not clear evidence of which is the treatment of choice. We report the case of a 38-year-old pregnant lady with a diagnosis of idiopathic aortitis associated with aortic root aneurysm and severe aortic valve regurgitation.
ISSN:2090-6404
2090-6412

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