Presentation
Presents with collapse, seizure and global ischaemic change on ECG.
Patient Data
Age: 70 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Aortic dissection - DeBakey type II
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Ascending aortic dissection (Debakey type II = Stanford A) with intimal flap prolapsing through the aortic valve.
From the case:
Aortic dissection - DeBakey type II
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Reformat demontrates the intimal flap attachment has torn superiorly and prolapsed through the aortic valve (simulating a heart-shape). Heart within a heart. :)
Case Discussion
CTA of the chest demonstrates an aortic dissection involving the ascending aorta. This is a surgical emergency. The patient proceeded to repair of the ascending aorta and is doing well.
Case courtesy of Dr Mark McCusker.