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Area of Science:

Cardiology
Medical Imaging
Congenital Heart Disease

Background:

Pseudocoarctation of the aorta is a rare congenital anomaly.
It is characterized by aortic elongation and kinking without significant obstruction.
Elderly patients with comorbidities like congestive heart failure and aortic regurgitation may present with atypical symptoms.

Observation:

A case report of an elderly patient with progressive exertional dyspnea is presented.
The patient had a history of congestive heart failure and aortic regurgitation.
Multimodal imaging revealed aortic coarctation with a significant trans-stenosis gradient but mild luminal narrowing.

Findings:

The patient's condition was borderline, not meeting criteria for surgical repair per ESC guidelines, though AHA guidelines differed.
The diagnosis of pseudocoarctation was considered based on the overall clinical and imaging picture.
This case highlights the diagnostic challenges in differentiating true coarctation from pseudocoarctation.

Implications:

Accurate diagnosis of aortic anomalies is crucial for appropriate patient management.
Integrating functional and anatomical data from multimodal imaging is essential for reliable diagnosis.
This case underscores the importance of individualized assessment in borderline cases of aortic coarctation/pseudocoarctation.