Chronobiology of Acute Aortic Dissection in the Marfan Syndrome (from the National Registry of Genetically Triggered Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms and Cardiovascular Conditions and the International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection)

2017 ◽  
Vol 119 (5) ◽  
pp. 785-789 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hasan K. Siddiqi ◽  
Steven N. Luminais ◽  
Dan Montgomery ◽  
Eduardo Bossone ◽  
Harry Dietz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aortic Dissection ◽  
Marfan Syndrome ◽  
Acute Aortic Dissection ◽  
National Registry ◽  
Aortic Aneurysms ◽  
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms ◽  
International Registry

Association of Fiber Orientation and Dissection Properties of Ascending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms With Aortic Valve Morphology

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salvatore Pasta ◽  
Julie A. Phillippi ◽  
Antonio D’Amore ◽  
Michael S. Sacks ◽  
Simon C. Watkins ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aortic Dissection ◽  
Acute Aortic Dissection ◽  
Surgical Techniques ◽  
Aortic Aneurysms ◽  
Type A Aortic Dissection ◽  
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms ◽  
International Registry ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Morbidity Risk ◽  
Emergent Surgery

Type A aortic dissection (AoD) of an ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm (ATAA) is a life-threatening cardiovascular emergency with a high potential for death. Despite improved surgical techniques, the morbidity risk for emergent surgery remains 24% worldwide according to data from the International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection [1].

Marfan Syndrome and Related Heritable Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms and Dissections

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (28) ◽  
pp. 4061-4075 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie Backer ◽  
Marjolijn Renard ◽  
Laurence Campens ◽  
Laura Mosquera ◽  
Anne Paepe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Marfan Syndrome ◽  
Aortic Aneurysms ◽  
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms

Ultrasound diagnosis of dissecting thoracic aortic aneurysms: procedure with a handheld device and a video-illustrated case

2021 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-15
Author(s):  
Kenneth V Iserson ◽  
Sri Devi Jagjit ◽  
Balram Doodnauth
Keyword(s):  
Aortic Dissection ◽  
Correct Diagnosis ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Aortic Aneurysms ◽  
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms ◽  
Handheld Device ◽  
Thoracic Aortic Dissection ◽  
Threatening Condition ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Handheld Ultrasound

Acute thoracic aortic dissection is an uncommon, although not rare, life-threatening condition. With protean signs and symptoms that often suggest more common cardiac or pulmonary conditions, it can be difficult to diagnose. Ultrasound has proven useful in making the correct diagnosis. This case demonstrates that training gained using standard ultrasound machines can be easily and successfully adapted to newer handheld ultrasound devices. The examination technique using the handheld device is illustrated with photos and a video.

scholarly journals Acute Aortic Dissection in Pregnancy in a Woman with Undiagnosed Marfan Syndrome

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mandana Master ◽  
Gavin Day
Keyword(s):  
Aortic Dissection ◽  
Marfan Syndrome ◽  
Acute Aortic Dissection ◽  
Congenital Abnormalities ◽  
Surgical Repair ◽  
Phenotypic Expression ◽  
Sudden Onset ◽  
Lower Segment Caesarean Section ◽  
Type B Dissection ◽  
Type A Dissection

We report a case of acute aortic dissection in a lady of 28 weeks of gestation with undiagnosed Marfan syndrome. The patient had been seen in our antenatal clinics. Her history documented in her pregnancy record was negative for genetic/congenital abnormalities. There was no family history documented. Subsequently, at 28 weeks of gestation, the patient presented with sudden onset chest, jaw, and back pain. Further history revealed that her father had died at the age of 27 of an aortic dissection. Echocardiography showed aortic root dissection with occlusion of aortic branches. She subsequently underwent an emergency lower segment caesarean section followed by surgical repair of type A dissection. A simultaneous type B dissection was managed conservatively. On later examination, our patient fulfilled the diagnostic criteria for phenotypic expression of Marfan syndrome. Genetic testing also confirmed that she has a mutation of the fibrillin (FBN 1) gene associated with the disease.

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