Pseudoaneurysms of the Ascending Aorta Following Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery, Presenting as Stroke

Neda Toofaninnejad1, Ali Hosseinsabet1, Sahar Asl Fallah2

  • 1Department of Echocardiography, Tehran Heart Center, Cardiovascular Disease Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

Insights

Transthoracic echocardiography (TEE) and multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT) revealed two complex pseudoaneurysms in the ascending aorta. These findings included an intramural hematoma and a large thrombus protruding into the aortic lumen.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Imaging
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Diagnostic Radiology

Background:

  • Ascending aortic aneurysms and dissections are critical cardiovascular emergencies.
  • Accurate imaging is essential for diagnosis and surgical planning.