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Cardiovascular dysphagia.

C Werner1, R Rbah, M Böhm

  • 1Klinik für Innere Medizin III, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes, 66421 Homburg-Saar, Germany. cwerner@med-in.uni-saarland.de

Clinical Research in Cardiology : Official Journal of the German Cardiac Society
|April 7, 2006
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A 72-year-old patient experienced dysphagia due to cardiovascular esophageal compression. Severe thoracic scoliosis caused left atrial and aortic impingement, leading to infrequent symptoms after myocardial infarction.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • A 72-year-old male presented with symptoms of dysphagia and regurgitation.
  • The patient had a history of posterior wall myocardial infarction.

Observation:

  • Radiological imaging revealed esophageal compression.
  • The compression was caused by the left atrium and descending aorta.
  • Severe thoracic scoliosis was identified as the underlying cause.

Findings:

  • The patient exhibited infrequent cardiovascular esophageal compression.
  • Esophageal impingement was directly linked to thoracic scoliosis.

Implications:

  • This case highlights an unusual etiology of esophageal compression.

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  • Understanding this relationship is crucial for diagnosing and managing similar complex cardiovascular and gastrointestinal presentations.