Supersized Atheroma Causing Acquired Coarctation of Aorta Leading to Heart Failure

Supersized Atheroma Causing Acquired Coarctation of Aorta Leading to Heart Failure

Calcified atheromatous aortic lesion causing significant narrowing of the aorta is an uncommon clinical entity. This calcified atheroma leads to obstruction of the lumen of the aorta simulating acquired coarctation of aorta causing impaired perfusion of lower limbs, visceral ischemia, and hypertensi...

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Main Authors: Sajin Karakattu MD, Ghulam Murtaza MD, Sharma Dinesh MD, Kamesh Sivagnanam MD, Jeffrey Schoondyke MD, Timir Paul MD, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2017-01-01
Series:Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2324709616689477

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https://doi.org/10.1177/2324709616689477

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