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Aortic root dissection: Echocardiographic demonstration of torn intimal flap
Author(s) -
Krueger Steven K.,
Wilson Charles S.,
Weaver Walt F.,
Reese Herbert E.,
Caudill Christopher C.,
Rourke Terry
Publication year - 1976
Publication title -
journal of clinical ultrasound
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.272
H-Index - 61
eISSN - 1097-0096
pISSN - 0091-2751
DOI - 10.1002/jcu.1870040112
Subject(s) - medicine , aortic root , dissection (medical) , aortic dissection , surgery , cardiology , aorta
An unusual case of aortic root aneurysm with dissection is described. A large intimal tear allowed a flap of aortic tissue to sag into the lumen. The echocardiographic and angiographic findings simulated an aortic supravalvular membrane. Surgical replacement of the aortic valve and aortic root was successfully accomplished.