Dissection of the aortic root presenting as a double aortic valve

Hellenic J Cardiol. 2010 May-Jun;51(3):275-7.

Abstract

We report a case of aortic root dissection in a middle-aged male without history of recent trauma, presenting as a critical aortic regurgitation due to right cusp dislodgement. The intraoperative transesophageal echocardiogram revealed the "double aortic valve" sign suggestive of low dissection, which proved to extend to both coronary arteries.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aortic Valve Insufficiency / etiology
  • Aortic Valve*
  • Coronary Artery Disease / etiology
  • Heart Valve Diseases / complications*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Rupture, Spontaneous