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[Asymptomatic aortic dissection in a patient with aortic valve prosthesis]
J M Sánchez Calle1, L Conejo, J Gutiérrez de Loma
1Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Carlos Haya, Málaga.
Revista Espanola De Cardiologia
|April 1, 1997
Summary
Iatrogenic aortic dissection after aortic valve replacement is rare and often symptomatic. This case highlights a late-onset, asymptomatic dissection discovered incidentally on a chest X-ray, emphasizing the need for vigilance.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Thoracic Aortic Disease
Background:
- Iatrogenic aortic dissection following aortic valve replacement (AVR) is a rare complication.
- These events are typically diagnosed late and present with symptoms.