Aortitis as a Rare Cause of Aortic Aneurysm and Valve Regurgitation: Is Repair Precluded?. (13th February 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Porras, Carlos; Sanchez-Espin, Gemma; Such, Miguel; Sánchez-Ramos, Jesús; Bautista-Pavés, Alicia; Martín-de la Fuente, Pilar; Ruiz, Josefa; Ortego-Centeno, Norberto; Rodríguez-Bailón, Isabel; Melero, José María
• Other Names: Sayar Nurten Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in cardiology. Volume 2018(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-02-13
• Subjects: Cardiology -- Periodicals; 616.12005
• DOI: 10.1155/2018/5757081
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6404

Abstract

Abstract : Aortitis is an infrequent cause of aortic root dilatation and aortic valve regurgitation. Valve-sparing procedures have been proposed, but there is not clear evidence of which is the treatment of choice. We report the case of a 38-year-old pregnant lady with a diagnosis of idiopathic aortitis associated with aortic root aneurysm and severe aortic valve regurgitation.