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Simultaneous onset of acute myocardial infarction, bicuspid aortic stenosis, and cardiac transthyretin amyloidosis-A clinically complex confluence.

Authors :
Moscoso J
Rojas P
Baltodano R
Cachicatari A
Quiroz J
Velarde K
Levano G
Pimentel C
Source :
Echocardiography (Mount Kisco, N.Y.) [Echocardiography] 2024 Jan; Vol. 41 (1), pp. e15733.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The coexistence of bicuspid aortic valve disease and coronary artery disease is well-established, but the identification of cardiac amyloidosis in this population has surged with advancing imaging techniques, introducing complexities in patient management. This case report emphasizes the pivotal role of multimodality imaging in accurately diagnosing three concurrent pathologies.<br /> (© 2023 Wiley Periodicals LLC.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1540-8175
Volume :
41
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Echocardiography (Mount Kisco, N.Y.)
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
38284668
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/echo.15733