Patch annulo-aortoplasty in an adult patient with congenital supravalvular aortic stenosis and a small aortic annulus

Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2011 Aug;59(8):569-71. doi: 10.1007/s11748-010-0736-2. Epub 2011 Aug 18.

Abstract

A 39-year-old woman with familial homozygous hypercholesterolemia had supravalvular and valvular aortic stenosis. Modified Nick's procedure and aortic valve replacement was performed to relieve both the supravalvular and annular stenoses. At surgery, the ascending aorta was found to be narrowing at the level of the sinotubular junction, which was compatible with congenital supravalvular aortic stenosis. Histological examination of the aortic cusps showed sclerotic change due to hypercholesterolemia. These findings indicated that familial homozygous hypercholesterolemia caused valvular aortic stenosis and exacerbated congenital supravalvular aortic stenosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aortic Stenosis, Supravalvular / congenital
  • Aortic Stenosis, Supravalvular / diagnosis
  • Aortic Stenosis, Supravalvular / surgery*
  • Aortic Valve / abnormalities
  • Aortic Valve / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Valve / surgery*
  • Blood Component Removal
  • Cardiac Valve Annuloplasty*
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal
  • Female
  • Homozygote
  • Humans
  • Hyperlipoproteinemia Type II / complications*
  • Hyperlipoproteinemia Type II / genetics
  • Hyperlipoproteinemia Type II / therapy
  • Lipoproteins, LDL / blood
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Lipoproteins, LDL