Aortic regurgitation as a manifestation of giant cell arteritis. Issue 9 (September 1978)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: How, J; Strachan, R W
• Is Part Of: Heart. Volume 40:Issue 9(1978)
• Page Start: 1052
• Page End: 1054
• Publication Date: 1978-09
• Subjects: Heart -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Cardiology -- Periodicals; 616.12
• DOI: 10.1136/hrt.40.9.1052
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1355-6037

Abstract

Abstract : The detailed clinical findings of a 65-year-old woman who developed aortic regurgitation caused by giant cell aortitis are presented. The initial phase of the disease was dominated by severe non-specific constitutional symptomatology suggesting infective endocarditis or a malignancy. Aortic regurgitation as a manifestation of giant cell arteritis has hitherto recieved scant attention in the published reports. The clinical and therapeutic relevance of this masquerade is discussed.