Spontaneous aortic laceration causing flail aortic valve and acute aortic regurgitation.
Journal: Journal Of The American Society Of Echocardiography : Official Publication Of The American Society Of Echocardiography
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Abstract
Spontaneous laceration of the aorta is an unusual cause of flail aortic valve. We report a case of acute aortic regurgitation caused by flail aortic valve as a result of spontaneous laceration of the ascending aorta. The role of transesophageal echocardiography in the diagnosis of this condition is discussed.
Authors
T Yeo, L Ling, W Ng, B Chia
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