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Penetrating Atherosclerotic Ulcer of the Ascending Aorta Found Incidentally in a 71-Year-Old Man.

Authors :
Grande, Antonino M.
Di Perna, Dario
Valentini, Adele
Arbustini, Eloisa
Source :
Texas Heart Institute Journal. Feb2019, Vol. 46 Issue 1, p57-58. 2p.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

The article presents a case study of a penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer (PAU) of the ascending aorta in a 71-year-old man who had undergone computed tomographic (CT) angiography. Topics discussed include the risk progression to aortic dissection, the success for aortic replacement, and the pathogenic mechanism of the PAU.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15266702
Volume :
46
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Texas Heart Institute Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
134742960
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.14503/THIJ-17-6510