[Aortic valve insufficiency in aortic dissection: an unusual case]

M Saviotti

[Aortic valve insufficiency in aortic dissection: an unusual case]

G Ital Cardiol. 1991 Aug;21(8):845-8.

[Article in Italian]

Author

M Saviotti¹

Affiliation

¹ Divisione di Cardiologia, Ospedale S. Carlo Borromeo, Milano.

PMID: 1769451

Abstract

An unusual case of aortic valvular regurgitation due to a type A aortic dissection is described: using transesophageal echocardiography a large intimal flap is shown prolapsing into the left ventricle outflow tract during diastole causing aortic regurgitation.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Aged
Aortic Aneurysm / complications*
Aortic Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging
Aortic Dissection / complications*
Aortic Dissection / diagnostic imaging
Aortic Valve Insufficiency / etiology*
Echocardiography, Doppler
Humans
Male