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[Cardiovascular involvement in the aortitis syndrome: a study using digital subtraction angiography]
1First Department of Internal Medicine, Nagoya University School of Medicine.
Journal of Cardiology. Supplement
|January 1, 1987
Summary
Digital subtraction angiography (DSA) effectively evaluates aortitis syndrome, revealing significant arterial narrowing and occlusions in all patients. DSA is a suitable replacement for conventional angiography in diagnosing this condition.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Imaging
- Cardiovascular Radiology
Background:
- Aortitis syndrome diagnosis often relies on imaging modalities.
- Evaluating cardiovascular involvement is crucial for patient management.
Observation:
- Digital subtraction angiography (DSA) was utilized to assess 22 patients with confirmed aortitis syndrome.
- The study examined the aorta, its branches, pulmonary vessels, and left ventricles.
- Diagnostic quality angiograms were achieved in all participants.
Findings:
- Significant arterial narrowing was detected in every patient.
- DSA identified 32 total and 43 subtotal occlusions across 484 segments.
- Additional findings included aneurysms, mesenteric artery anastomosis, left ventricular hypokinesis, and pulmonary artery stenosis.
Implications:
- DSA demonstrates high diagnostic adequacy for aortitis syndrome.
- This technique can potentially replace conventional angiography for evaluating aortitis.
- Clinical presentation did not consistently correlate with DSA findings, highlighting the importance of imaging.