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[Coarctation of abdominal aorta. Congenital or inflammatory origin? (author's transl)]
Der Radiologe
|November 1, 1978
Insights
This study reports a rare case of abdominal aortic coarctation in a young woman, complicated by stroke. Surgical repair successfully resolved hypertension and neurological symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Vascular Surgery
- Neurology
Background:
- Hypertension in young adults can indicate underlying vascular abnormalities.
- Abdominal aortic coarctation is a rare condition often presenting with severe hypertension.
Observation:
- A 28-year-old woman presented with hypertension and was diagnosed with coarctation of the abdominal aorta and visceral artery stenoses.
- One year post-diagnosis, she experienced a cerebro-vascular accident (stroke).
Findings:
- Surgical intervention for the abdominal aortic coarctation and associated stenoses was performed.
- Post-operatively, the patient's hypertension and neurological deficits resolved, indicating successful treatment.
Implications:
- This case highlights the critical link between abdominal aortic coarctation and cerebro-vascular events.
- Early diagnosis and surgical management of abdominal coarctation are crucial for preventing severe complications like stroke.
Abstract:
Angiography in a 28-year-old woman with hypertension revealed coarctation of the abdominal aorta in combination with stenoses of the proximal portions of visceral arteries. One year after the diagnosis was confirmed she had a cerebro-vascular accident. The patient was operated and the hypertension and neurological symptoms returned to normal. The various causes of abdominal coarctation are discussed.