Interrupted Thoracic Aorta in an Octogenarian

Based on a recent systematic review, this is the oldest reported case of interrupted aortic arch (1). [...]aortic arch anomalies should be considered when evaluating a patient with unexplained hypertension despite age.

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Published in:Journal of the American College of Cardiology 2014-03, Vol.63 (8), p.e15-e15
Main Authors: Schleifer, J. William, MD, Panse, Prasad M., MD, Chaliki, Hari P., MD, Chandrasekaran, Krishnaswamy, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged, 80 and over
Aneurysms
Aorta, Thoracic - abnormalities
Aorta, Thoracic - pathology
Cardiology
Cardiovascular
Humans
Hypertension
Internal Medicine
Male
Medical imaging
Pulmonary arteries
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Summary:Based on a recent systematic review, this is the oldest reported case of interrupted aortic arch (1). [...]aortic arch anomalies should be considered when evaluating a patient with unexplained hypertension despite age.
ISSN:0735-1097
1558-3597
DOI:10.1016/j.jacc.2013.08.1659