Aortic dissection extending into the interventricular septum following redo aortic valve replacement surgery in a patient with Takayasu’s arteritis: a rare case report

Interventricular dissection, although uncommon, may be due to factors such as infection, myocardial infarction, congenital anomalies, trauma, or post-surgical shear stress. Timely diagnosis is imperative to prevent life-threatening complications; surgery remains the primary treatment. The present case report describes a rare presentation that was successfully managed through a Bentall operation and underscores the necessity of prompt intervention in treating this condition.

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European Heart Journal - Case Reports
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2024-09-01
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https://doi.org/10.1093/ehjcr/ytae496
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Vasculitis and related conditions
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Aortic dissection extending into the interventricular septum following redo aortic valve replacement surgery in a patient with Takayasu’s arteritis: a rare case report

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European Heart Journal - Case Reports
Vasculitis and related conditions
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Aortic dissection extending into the interventricular septum following redo aortic valve replacement surgery in a patient with Takayasu’s arteritis: a rare case report

Meng‐Ta Tsai, Mu‐Shiang Huang, Chan-Han Hu, Wei‐Chuan Tsai, Chun-Hao Chang
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Abstract

Interventricular dissection, although uncommon, may be due to factors such as infection, myocardial infarction, congenital anomalies, trauma, or post-surgical shear stress. Timely diagnosis is imperative to prevent life-threatening complications; surgery remains the primary treatment. The present case report describes a rare presentation that was successfully managed through a Bentall operation and underscores the necessity of prompt intervention in treating this condition.

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