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Coarctation of the aorta presenting in a 79-year-old male
1Department of Radiology, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Medical School, Newark, USA.
The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon
|August 26, 1998
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This case report details a 79-year-old male with coarctation of the aorta and a post-stenotic aneurysm. Surgical intervention successfully improved his hypertension and cardiac function.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Vascular Surgery
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Coarctation of the aorta is a congenital narrowing of the aortic arch.
- Aneurysms, particularly post-stenotic ones, can develop secondary to aortic abnormalities.
- Hypertension and impaired cardiac function are common sequelae.
Observation:
- A 79-year-old male presented with coarctation of the aorta and a significant post-stenotic aneurysm.
- Advanced imaging modalities including computed tomographic angiogram (CTA), magnetic resonance angiogram (MRA), and digital subtraction angiogram (DSA) were utilized for diagnosis.
- The patient exhibited symptoms of severe hypertension and compromised cardiac function.
Findings:
- Diagnostic imaging confirmed the presence of coarctation of the aorta with an associated post-stenotic aneurysm.
- Operative therapy was performed to address the aortic pathology.
- Post-operative assessment revealed significant improvement in the patient's hypertension and overall cardiac function.
Implications:
- Surgical correction of coarctation of the aorta with post-stenotic aneurysms can effectively manage associated cardiovascular complications.
- This case highlights the importance of timely diagnosis and intervention in elderly patients with complex aortic disease.
- Successful management can lead to improved quality of life and reduced cardiovascular morbidity.
Abstract:
We present a case of coarctation of the aorta with a post-stenotic aneurysm in a 79-year-old male patient. Diagnostic studies included computed tomographic angiogram, magnetic resonance angiogram and digital subtraction angiogram. Our patient underwent operative therapy that resulted in improvement of his hypertension and cardiac function.