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Open Surgical Treatment of a Severe Case of Obstructive Calcifying Aortic Disease

Pietro Rispoli1, Gianfranco Varetto1, Claudio Castagno1

  • 1Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, Torino, Italy.

Annals of Vascular Surgery
|July 1, 2015
PubMed

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Obstructive calcifying aortic disease involves severe aortic calcifications impeding blood flow. This case highlights surgical intervention for a patient experiencing claudication and hypertension due to aortic obstruction.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Vascular Surgery

Background:

  • Obstructive calcifying aortic disease is characterized by severe descending aorta calcifications.
  • These calcifications can significantly impede blood flow, leading to serious vascular complications.

Observation:

  • A 65-year-old woman presented with recent onset of severe intermittent claudication.
  • She also had concomitant severe and uncontrolled hypertension.

Findings:

  • The patient was diagnosed with obstructive calcifying aortic disease.
  • A surgical bypass graft was performed between the proximal descending thoracic aorta and the supravisceral abdominal aorta.

Implications:

  • This case demonstrates a successful surgical approach for managing obstructive calcifying aortic disease.
  • Effective treatment can alleviate symptoms like claudication and improve hypertension control.

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