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Complete atrioventricular block subsequent to thrombosed-type acute aortic dissection.

Hidenori Fujiwara¹, Katsuo Matsuki

¹Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hachinohe City Hospital, 1 Bishamondaira, Tamukai, Hachinohe, Aomori, 031-8555, Japan. fujiwaracci@muc.biglobe.ne.jp

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Summary

Complete atrioventricular block is a rare complication of thrombosed-type acute aortic dissection. This case highlights the importance of monitoring for cardiac conduction abnormalities following aortic dissection.

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Vascular Surgery

Background:

Acute aortic dissection is a life-threatening condition involving a tear in the aorta.
Thrombosed-type aortic dissection is a less common variant with specific imaging characteristics.
Atrioventricular block is a disruption of the heart's electrical conduction system.

Observation:

An 81-year-old woman presented with thrombosed-type acute aortic dissection.
Six days post-dissection, she experienced cardiopulmonary arrest and complete atrioventricular block.
The patient required temporary pacing followed by permanent pacemaker implantation.

Findings:

Complete atrioventricular block is an uncommon complication of aortic dissection.
This complication appears particularly rare in thrombosed-type aortic dissection.
The study discusses the potential mechanisms linking aortic dissection to atrioventricular block.

Implications:

This case underscores the need for vigilant cardiac monitoring in patients with acute aortic dissection.
Understanding the link between aortic dissection and conduction abnormalities can improve patient management.
Further research is warranted to elucidate the pathophysiology of atrioventricular block following aortic dissection.