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Acute aortic syndrome (AAS) describes a range of severe, painful, potentially life-threatening abnormalities of the aorta. [1] These include aortic dissection, intramural thrombus, and penetrating atherosclerotic aortic ulcer. [2] AAS can be caused by a lesion on the wall of the aorta that involves the tunica media, often in the descending ...
In most cases, the diagnosis can already be made in the most common location (aortic thrombosis) based on the previous report and clinical signs (peracute posthand paralysis without trauma). [ 2 ] [ 32 ] Existing cardiac disease provides further clues, but cardiac disease is already known in only about 15% of cats with thromboembolism.
The most serious signs and symptoms associated with Marfan syndrome involve the cardiovascular system: undue fatigue, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, racing heartbeats, or chest pain radiating to the back, shoulder, or arm. Cold arms, hands, and feet can also be linked to MFS because of inadequate circulation.
Chest trauma leading to aortic dissection can be divided into two groups based on cause: blunt chest trauma (commonly seen in car accidents) and iatrogenic. Iatrogenic causes include trauma during cardiac catheterization or due to an intra-aortic balloon pump. [citation needed] Aortic dissection may be a late sequela of heart surgery. About 18% ...
Canine subvalvular aortic stenosis (SAS) is an abnormal, congenital heart murmur caused by subaortic stenosis (SAS). This genetic trait is polygenic , and in some cases asymptomatic. An animal with SAS may offspring and show no symptoms of the stenosis until multiple generations which is why it is advised not to breed an animal diagnosed with SAS.
Isolated superior mesenteric artery dissection (ISMAD) is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition that causes acute abdominal pain. It refers to a dissection that occurs solely in the superior mesenteric artery (SMA), typically spontaneously, and does not involve the aorta . [ 1 ]
Severe pain in the chest, stomach, neck or back is the No. 1 symptom of aortic dissection. Misdiagnosis. Because aortic dissection can look similar to a heart attack, it's important to consider ...
Symptoms are often neurological or circulatory. [5] Symptoms include dyspnea, respiratory distress, heart failure, atrial tachycardia, [6] pain, cardiac tamponade, [7] palpitations, and malaise. [8] Aortic valve regurgitation is found in about 77% of all patients. [9]