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[Heyde syndrome].

B Granel1, J Serratrice, E Bernit

  • 1Service de médecine interne, CHU Timone, Marseille (13).

Presse Medicale (Paris, France : 1983)
|October 25, 2002
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Heyde's syndrome links aortic stenosis with gastrointestinal bleeding from intestinal angiodysplasia. Surgical aortic valve replacement resolved bleeding and anemia in a patient, supporting the syndrome's reality.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Heyde's syndrome is characterized by the association of aortic stenosis and gastrointestinal bleeding.
  • The underlying cause of bleeding is often attributed to intestinal angiodysplasia.

Observation:

  • A 61-year-old male presented with anemia and melena, initially with negative endoscopic findings.
  • Physical examination revealed significant aortic stenosis, prompting suspicion of Heyde's syndrome.
  • Targeted enteroscopy identified intestinal angiodysplasia as the source of bleeding.

Findings:

  • Surgical aortic valve replacement was performed.
  • Post-operatively, the patient experienced complete resolution of gastrointestinal bleeding.
  • Anemia resolved, eliminating the need for blood transfusions.

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Implications:

  • This case supports the existence of Heyde's syndrome, challenging some epidemiological studies.
  • Resolution of digestive bleeding after aortic valve surgery highlights a potential treatment pathway.
  • Highlights the importance of considering cardiac-gastrointestinal connections in unexplained bleeding.