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Aortic Dissection and Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis With Williams Syndrome Complicated by Infection
Yoshikiyo Matsunaga1, Hiroki Suzuki2, Fumiaki Shikata1
1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan.
Annals of Thoracic Surgery Short Reports
|January 10, 2025
Summary
Williams syndrome (WS) patients face risks of sudden death from cardiovascular issues like aortic dissection. This case highlights a rare instance of aortic dissection in WS, managed with aortic replacement and aortoplasty.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Genetics
- Surgery
Background:
- Williams syndrome (WS) is a genetic disorder affecting connective tissue, CNS, and cardiovascular health.
- WS patients have increased risks of sudden cardiac death due to conditions like supravalvular aortic stenosis (SVAS).
- Aortic dissection is an exceptionally rare but life-threatening complication in WS patients with SVAS.
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