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A severe coarctation of aorta in a 52-year-old male: a case report

Davran Cicek1, Cevahir Haberal, Suleyman Ozkan

  • 1Başkent University School of Medicine, Department of Cardiology, Antalya, Turkey. davrancicek@mynet.com

International Journal of Medical Sciences
|October 27, 2010
PubMed

Insights

Late diagnosis of aortic coarctation in a 52-year-old male, who presented with dyspnea and fatigue, was successfully managed with aortic surgery. The patient showed good clinical condition after one year.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Congenital Heart Disease
  • Adult Congenital Heart Disease

Background:

  • Aortic coarctation is a congenital heart defect typically diagnosed and treated in childhood.
  • Untreated aortic coarctation significantly impacts long-term survival.
  • Late presentation in adulthood is uncommon but possible.

Observation:

  • A 52-year-old male presented with exertional dyspnea and fatigue.
  • The patient was diagnosed with aortic coarctation in his fifth decade of life.
  • He was previously relatively asymptomatic.

Findings:

  • Surgical correction of the aorta was performed.
  • The patient experienced a favorable outcome following the intervention.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering congenital heart defects in adult patients presenting with cardiovascular symptoms.
  • Timely diagnosis and surgical management of adult aortic coarctation can lead to improved long-term outcomes.
  • Adult congenital cardiology is an evolving field requiring awareness of atypical presentations.

Keywords:
Aortic coarctationaortic surgerycongenital malformation

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