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Atheroembolism

W F Kealy

    Journal of Clinical Pathology
    |October 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Atheroembolism, a rare cause of disease, was found in 0.79% of patients over 60. Advanced aortic atheroma was present in all embolism cases, highlighting the need for better diagnosis of this condition.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiovascular Pathology
    • Geriatric Medicine

    Background:

    • Atheroembolism is infrequently documented as a cause of clinical disease.
    • Literature review indicates a need for further understanding of its incidence and presentation.

    Observation:

    • Necropsy tissue samples from patients over 60 (1970-1977) were examined for atheroembolism.
    • An incidence of 0.79% was identified in the studied cohort.
    • Advanced aortic atheroma, sometimes with aneurysms, was consistently observed in embolism cases.

    Findings:

    • Elevated Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) was noted in some patients.
    • Challenges in antemortem diagnosis of atheroembolism are discussed.
    • A rare case of spinal cord infarction due to atheroembolism is presented to underscore clinical significance.

    Implications:

    • Increased awareness of atheroembolism is crucial for clinicians.
    • Improved diagnostic strategies may be needed for early detection.
    • Understanding atheroembolism's link to advanced atherosclerosis can inform patient management.