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Papadopoulos CH, Kadoglou NPE, Theodosis-Georgilas A, Papadopoulos KG, Rallidis L, Loizos S, Karabinos I, Kassinos N, Sahpekidis V, Chrysoheris M, Ninios V, Frogoudaki A, Makavos G, Drakopoulou M, Yiangou K, Karagiannis S, Zois N, Patrianakos A, Ikonomidis I, Tsiapras D, Kouris N, Aggeli K, Pappas K, Prappa E, Stefanidis A. Practical guidance and clinical applications of transoesophageal echocardiography. A position paper of the working group of echocardiography of the Hellenic Society of Cardiology. Curr Probl Cardiol 2024; 49:102634. [PMID: 38734120 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2024.102634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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Transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE) is a well-established imaging modality, providing more accurate and of higher quality information than transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) for a wide spectrum cardiac and extra-cardiac diseases. The present paper represents an effort by the Echocardiography Working Group (WG) of the Hellenic Cardiology Society to state the essential steps of the typical TOE exam performed in echo lab. This is an educational text, describing the minimal requirements and the preparation of a meticulous TOE examination. Most importantly, it gives practical instructions to obtain and optimize TOE views and analyses the implementation of a combined two-and multi-dimensional protocol for the imaging of the most common cardiac structures during a TOE. In the second part of the article a comprehensive review of the contemporary use of TOE in a wide spectrum of valvular and non-valvular cardiac diseases is provided, based on the current guidelines and the experience of the WG members.
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- Constantinos H Papadopoulos
- 2nd Cardiology Department, Korgialenio - Benakio Red Cross Hospital, +10 Platonos street, Neo Psychiko, Athens 15451, Greece.
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- 2nd Cardiology Department, Interbalkan Center, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 1st Cardiology Department, Hippokration University Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Private Practice, Cardiology Department, University Hospital of Ioannina, Greece
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- 2nd Cardiology Department, Onassis Cardiosurgical Center, Piraeus, Greece
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- 1st Cardiology Department, Hippokration University Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Cardiology Department, General Hospital of Evaggelismos, Athens, Greece
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Wei C, Li J, Du E, Miao Y, Li P, Guan W. Clinical and imaging differences between Stanford Type B intramural hematoma-like lesions and classic aortic dissection. BMC Cardiovasc Disord 2023; 23:378. [PMID: 37507680 PMCID: PMC10386763 DOI: 10.1186/s12872-023-03413-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Intramural hematoma (IMH) and Aortic dissection (AD) have overlapping features. The aim of this study was to explore the differences between them by comparing the clinical manifestations and imaging features of patients with acute Stanford type B IMH-like lesions and acute Stanford type B AD (ATBAD). METHODS This study retrospectively analysed the clinical and computed tomography angiography (CTA) imaging data of 42 IMH-like lesions patients with ulcer-like projection (ULP) and 38 ATBAD patients, and compared their clinical and imaging features. RESULTS (1) The IMH-like lesions patients were older than the ATBAD patients (64.2 ± 11.5 vs. 50.9 ± 12.2 years, P < 0.001). The D-dimer level in the IMH-like lesions group was significantly higher than that in the ATBAD group (11.2 ± 3.6 vs. 9.2 ± 4.5 mg/L, P < 0.05). The incidence rate of back pain was significantly higher in the ATBAD group than in the IMH-like lesions group (71.1% vs. 26.2%, P < 0.05). (2) The ULPs of IMH-like lesions and the intimal tears of ATBAD were concentrated in zone 4 of the descending thoracic aorta. The ULPs of IMH-like lesions and the intimal tears of ATBAD were mainly in the upper quadrant outside the lumen (64.3% vs. 65.8%, P > 0.05). (3) The maximum diameter of the ULPs in IMH-like lesions was smaller than that of the intimal tears in ATBAD (7.4 ± 3.4 vs. 10.8 ± 6.8 mm, P = 0.005). The lumen compression ratio in the ULPs plane and the maximum compression ratio of the aortic lumen in the IMH-like lesions group were smaller than that in the ADBAD group (P < 0.05). Fewer aortic segments were involved in IMH-like lesions patients than in ATBAD patients (5.6 ± 2.2 vs. 7.1 ± 1.9 segments, P < 0.005). The IMH-like lesions group had less branch involvement than that of the ATBAD group (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION The degree of intimal tears, lumen compression ratio, extent of lesion involvement, and impact on branch arteries in ATBAD are more severe than that of IMH-like lesions. But for the ULPs of IMH-like lesions and intimal tears of ATBAD, they have astonishing similarities in the location of the partition and the lumen quadrant, we have reason to believe that intimal tear is the initial factor in the pathogenesis of this kind of disease, and their clinical and imaging manifestations overlap, but the severity is different. Concerning similarities between these two conditions, these two may be a spectrum of one disease.
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- Chuanbin Wei
- The Third Clinical College of Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China
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- The Third Clinical College of Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China
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- Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China.
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Zhang Z, Lin F, He Z, Wang H, Zhu X, Cheng T. Clinical characteristics and outcomes of Stanford type B aortic intramural hematoma: A single centre experience. Front Surg 2023; 9:1071600. [PMID: 36684296 PMCID: PMC9849559 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.1071600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Objective To compare the clinical characteristics of Stanford type B aortic intramural hematoma (IMH) and Stanford type B aortic dissection (AD), and to identify the differences between thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) and medical management (MM) in the Stanford type B IMH patients. Methods A retrospective observational study was conducted in patients treated between January 2015 and December 2016. The clinical characteristics and CT images of patients with type B IMH and type B AD were compared, and the clinical characteristics and CT images of patients in the type B IMH group who were treated with TEVAR and MM were compared. Results A total of 176 patients were included in this study, including 62 patients of type B IMH and 114 patients of type B AD. Five patients died in the IMH group and three in the AD group. The proximal hematoma or entry tear in both groups was mainly located in the descending aorta, and the proportion of the iliac artery involved in the AD group was significantly higher than that in the IMH group (31.6% vs. 8.1% P < 0.05). There were 50 MM patients and 12 TEVAR patients in the IMH group. No death occurred in the TEVAR group, while five patients in the MM group died. Seven patients in the MM group had disease progression vs. 12 in the TEVAR group (P < 0.05). The patients in the TEVAR group had more intima lesions than those in the MM group (83.3% vs. 30.0%, P < 0.05). TEVAR group involved more iliac artery hematoma than MM group (33.3% vs. 2.0%, P < 0.05). The maximum thickness of hematoma in TEVAR group was 14.9 ± 3.4 mm, which was significantly larger than that of MM group (10.2 ± 2.8 mm) (P < 0.05). Conclusion In the diagnosis of IMH, patients' symptoms and high-risk signs of CTA should be paid attention to. TEVAR therapy should be actively considered on the basis of effective medical management when there are intima lesions (ULP/PAU), increased aortic diameter and hematoma thickness, extensive hematoma involvement, and pleural effusion.
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- Zhigong Zhang
- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China,Correspondence: Zhigong Zhang
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China,Anhui Public Health Clinical Center, Hefei, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China,Anhui Public Health Clinical Center, Hefei, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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MDCT Imaging of Non-Traumatic Thoracic Aortic Emergencies and Its Impact on Diagnosis and Management—A Reappraisal. Tomography 2022; 8:200-228. [PMID: 35076599 PMCID: PMC8788571 DOI: 10.3390/tomography8010017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2021] [Revised: 12/28/2021] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Non-traumatic thoracic aorta emergencies are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Diseases of the intimomedial layers (aortic dissection and variants) have been grouped under the common term of acute aortic syndrome because they are life-threatening conditions clinically indistinguishable on presentation. Patients with aortic dissection may present with a wide variety of symptoms secondary to the pattern of dissection and end organ malperfusion. Other conditions may be seen in patients with acute symptoms, including ruptured and unstable thoracic aortic aneurysm, iatrogenic or infective pseudoaneurysms, aortic fistula, acute aortic thrombus/occlusive disease, and vasculitis. Imaging plays a pivotal role in the patient’s management and care. In the emergency room, chest X-ray is the initial imaging test offering a screening evaluation for alternative common differential diagnoses and a preliminary assessment of the mediastinal dimensions. State-of-the-art multidetector computed tomography angiography (CTA) provides a widely available, rapid, replicable, noninvasive diagnostic imaging with sensitivity approaching 100%. It is an impressive tool in decision-making process with a deep impact on treatment including endovascular or open surgical or conservative treatment. Radiologists must be familiar with the spectrum of these entities to help triage patients appropriately and efficiently. Understanding the imaging findings and proper measurement techniques allow the radiologist to suggest the most appropriate next management step.
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Wang Y, Li T, Chen Y, Liu J, Shi Q, Yang C, Huang S, Zhou C, Xiong B. Management of spontaneous isolated intramural hematoma of the superior mesenteric artery: a single-center experience. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2022; 407:1217-1224. [PMID: 34994827 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-022-02429-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Accepted: 01/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE To investigate the clinical course and optimal management for spontaneous isolated intramural hematoma of the superior mesenteric artery (SIHSMA). METHODS From January 2015 to October 2020, a total of 31 consecutive patients with SIHSMA were included in this study. The demographics, clinical features, treatment details, imaging information, and outcomes were reviewed. RESULTS There were 24 males and 7 females, with a mean age of 54.9 years (SD 6.9 years). Seven patients (7/31, 23%) were associated with ulcer-like projection (ULP), one patient (1/31, 3%) with intramural blood pool (IBP), and the remaining twenty-three patients (23/31, 74%) had no ULP or IBP. All patients were initially managed conservatively and underwent a median follow-up of 25.5 months (IQR 14.5, 39.9), which showed 3 patients (3/31, 10%) subsequently underwent stenting (2 within 7 days and 1 after 1.5 months), 1 patient (1/31, 3%) progressed to a localized dissection 7 months later but remained stable and asymptomatic until the time of writing, and the remaining patients (27/31, 87%) had no progression. In the present cohort, the overall survival was 100% (31/31). The free-from progression and stenting rate under conservative treatment was 87% (27/31). The invasive intervention rate was 10% (3/31). The natural complete regression rate of IMH in patients without ULP was higher than those with ULP (91% [21/23] vs. 29% [2/7], p = .003). CONCLUSION The majority of patients with SIHSMA can be managed conservatively. Patients with ULP seemed to have a lower IMH regression rate than those without ULP.
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- Yingliang Wang
- Department of Radiology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Radiology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Radiology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Radiology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Radiology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Radiology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Radiology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Radiology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Radiology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China. .,Hubei Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, 430022, China.
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Wang Y, Song S, Zhou C, Zhu W, Liu J, Shi Q, Huang S, Yang C, Li T, Chen Y, Xiong B. Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair for Retrograde Type A Intramural Hematoma With Intimal Disruption in the Descending Aorta. J Endovasc Ther 2021; 29:724-730. [PMID: 34852656 DOI: 10.1177/15266028211061268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the safety and efficacy of thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) for retrograde type A intramural hematoma (IMH) with intimal disruption in the descending aorta and report our endovascular therapeutic experience. MATERIALS AND METHODS From January 2014 to October 2020, a total of 24 consecutive patients with retrograde type A IMH with intimal disruption (intimal tear or ulcer-like projection) in the descending aorta underwent TEVAR. The demographics, clinical characteristics, treatment details, imaging information, and follow-up results were reviewed. RESULTS Among all patients with retrograde type A IMH, 13 (54.2%) patients presented with ulcer-like projection and 11 (45.8%) with intimal tear (aortic dissection) in the descending aorta. Successful TEVAR was achieved in all patients. There was no 30-day mortality. During a mean follow-up of 37.5 months, 1 patient (4.2%) developed permanent paralysis, 1 patient (4.2%) underwent reintervention due to the expansion of the aorta distal to the stent resulting from the enlargement of distal intimal tear at the 2 month follow up, and no other adverse events were observed. The latest computed tomographic angiography images showed that the maximum diameter of the ascending aorta and descending aorta significantly decreased after TEVAR (both p<0.001), and the IMH/false lumen in the ascending aorta and the descending thoracic aorta were completely absorbed. CONCLUSION Thoracic endovascular aortic repair for selected patients with retrograde type A intramural hematoma that presented with intimal disruption in the descending aorta is feasible and efficient, but close surveillance is needed to manage aortic-related adverse events.
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- Yingliang Wang
- Department of Radiology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Radiology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Radiology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Radiology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Radiology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Radiology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Radiology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Radiology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Radiology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Radiology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Radiology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, China
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Yang KJ, Chi NH, Yu HY, Chen YS, Wang SS, Wu IH. Outcome Comparison Between Open and Endovascular Aortic Repair for Retrograde Type A Intramural Hematoma With Intimal Tear in the Descending Thoracic Aorta: A Retrospective Observational Study. Front Cardiovasc Med 2021; 8:755214. [PMID: 34733898 PMCID: PMC8558361 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2021.755214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2021] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Objective: The optimal treatment modality for retrograde type A intramural hematoma (IMH) remains debatable. This study evaluated and compared surgical outcomes and aortic remodeling after open aortic repair and thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) in patients with retrograde type A IMH with a primary intimal tear or ulcer like projection in the descending aorta. Methods: A single center, retrospective observational study was performed on patients with retrograde type A IMH undergoing either open aortic repair and TEVAR. From June 2009 and November 2019, 46 patients with retrograde type A IMH who received either open aortic repair or TEVAR at our institution were reviewed for clinical outcomes, including post-operative mortality/morbidity, re-intervention rate and aortic remodeling. Results: 33 patients underwent open aortic repair and 13 underwent TEVAR. Median age was 68 years (interquartile range [IQR] 15.2 years) and 63 years (IQR 22.5 years) for the open repair group and TEVAR group, respectively. The median duration of follow-up for TEVAR patients was 37.6 months and 40.3 months for open aortic repair. No difference in the 5-year estimated freedom from all-cause mortality (82.1 vs. 87.8%, p = 0.34), re-intervention (82.5 vs. 93.8%, p = 0.08), and aortic-related mortality (88.9 vs. 90.9%, p = 0.88) were observed between the TEVAR and open repair group, respectively; however, the open repair group had a significantly higher 30-day composite morbidity (39.4 vs. 7.7%, p = 0.037). All patients from both treatment groups had complete resolution of the IMH in the ascending aorta. With regard to the descending thoracic aorta, TEVAR group had a significantly greater regression in the diameter of the false lumen or IMH thickness when compared to the open repair group [median 14mm (IQR 10.1) vs. 5mm (IQR 9.5), p < 0.001]. Conclusion: TEVAR and open aortic repair were both effective treatments for retrograde type A IMH, in which no residual ascending aortic IMH was observed during follow-up. TEVAR was also associated with lower post-operative composite morbidities and better descending aortic remodeling. In selected patients with retrograde type A IMH, TEVAR might be a safe, effective alternative treatment modality.
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- Kelvin Jeason Yang
- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Department of Surgery, Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital, Fu Jen Catholic University College of Medicine, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Falasconi G, Boccellino A, Esposito A, Pepe G, Mapelli P, Agricola E, Margonato A, Slavich M. Clinical implication of multimodality imaging of aortic root intramural hematoma. Int J Cardiovasc Imaging 2021; 38:489-490. [PMID: 34524594 DOI: 10.1007/s10554-021-02410-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2021] [Accepted: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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We present a case of a chronic intramural haematoma of the aortic root discovered in the setting of an acute coronary syndrome. We investigated the nature of the lesion through echocardiography, computed-tomography, magnetic resonance and positron emission tomography. In conclusion, the use of complex multimodality imaging led to the final diagnosis and allowed to define the proper management of the lesion.
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- Giulio Falasconi
- Clinical Cardiology Unit, Cardio-Thoracic-Vascular Department, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy.
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- Clinical Cardiology Unit, Cardio-Thoracic-Vascular Department, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy
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- Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy.,Department of Radiology, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Nuclear Medicine Department, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy.,Nuclear Medicine Department, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy.,Echocardiography Laboratory, Cardio-Thoracic-Vascular Department, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Clinical Cardiology Unit, Cardio-Thoracic-Vascular Department, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy.,Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Clinical Cardiology Unit, Cardio-Thoracic-Vascular Department, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy
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Frankel WC, Weldon SA, Green SY, Amarasekara HS, LeMaire SA, Coselli JS. Open Repair of Acute Type A Intramural Hematoma in 3 Patients. Tex Heart Inst J 2021; 47:290-297. [PMID: 33472224 DOI: 10.14503/thij-20-7242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Acute aortic syndrome encompasses classic aortic dissection and less common aortic phenomena, including intramural hematoma (IMH), a hemorrhage within the aortic media that occurs without a discrete intimal tear. We reviewed our experience with treating acute type A IMH to better understand this acute aortic syndrome. A review of our clinical database identified 1,902 proximal aortic repairs that were performed from January 2006 through December 2018; of these, 266 were for acute aortic syndrome, including 3 (1.1%) for acute type A IMH. Operative technique varied considerably. All IMH repairs involved hemiarch or total arch replacement. In all 3 patients, the IMH extended distally into the descending thoracic aorta. There were no operative deaths or major adverse events (stroke, paraplegia, paraparesis, or renal failure necessitating dialysis) that persisted to hospital discharge. Length of hospitalization ranged from 5 to 20 days. All 3 patients were alive at follow-up (range, 2-6 yr) and needed no aortic reintervention after their index or staged repairs. In our experience, repair of acute type A IMH was infrequent and could be either simple or complex. Despite our limited experience with this disease, we found that it can be repaired successfully in urgent and emergency cases. Following treatment guidelines for aortic dissection appears to be a reasonable strategy for treating IMH.
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- William C Frankel
- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine; Houston, Texas 77030
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine; Houston, Texas 77030
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine; Houston, Texas 77030
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine; Houston, Texas 77030
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine; Houston, Texas 77030.,Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine; Section of Adult Cardiac Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine; Houston, Texas 77030.,Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Texas Heart Institute and CHI St. Luke's Health-Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center; and Cardiovascular Research Institute, Baylor College of Medicine; Houston, Texas 77030
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine; Houston, Texas 77030.,Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine; Section of Adult Cardiac Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine; Houston, Texas 77030.,Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Texas Heart Institute and CHI St. Luke's Health-Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center; and Cardiovascular Research Institute, Baylor College of Medicine; Houston, Texas 77030
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Li J, Zhang X, Peng Y, Wang L, Wang T, Li X, He H, Li Q, Shu C. Endovascular repair for retrograde type A intramural hematoma with focal intimal disruption in descending aorta. J Thorac Dis 2021; 13:4250-4259. [PMID: 34422353 PMCID: PMC8339735 DOI: 10.21037/jtd-21-574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 06/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Background This study aims to report the experience of a single center using thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) to treat retrograde type A intramural hematoma (IMH) with focal intimal disruption (FID) in descending aorta. Methods A total of 24 consecutive patients with retrograde type A IMH and complicated with FID in descending aorta underwent TEVAR in our center from 2015 to 2020. Their clinical data, imaging manifestation and follow-up results were retrospectively reviewed and analyzed. Results The median age of patients was 57.9 years (range, 42–80 years) and 18 were men (75%). As the preoperative CT angiography showed, the 24 patients developed IMH complicated with different kinds of FIDs in descending aorta [5 had intramural blood pool (IBP), 15 had ulcer-like projection (ULP), 2 had penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer (PAU), and 5 had localized dissection]. Successful deployment of aortic stent graft was achieved in all patients. There was no endoleak, stent graft migration, spinal cord ischemia, stroke, or 30-day mortality observed after TEVAR. The median duration of follow-up was 30.0 months (range, 3–60 months). As the last follow-up CT angiography showed, most of the patients (23 in 24, 96%) had favorable aortic remodeling. The maximum hematoma thicknesses and maximum diameters of both ascending and descending aorta were significantly decreased. During follow-up, 1 patient developed retrograde type A aortic dissection (RAAD) and underwent open surgery 3 months after TEVAR. 1 patient died of lung cancer 2 years later. There was no aorta-related death observed. Conclusions TEVAR provides a safe and effective treatment strategy for selected patients with retrograde type A IMH, and FID developed in descending aorta could be the possible treatment target. However, RAAD remains one of the most serious postoperative complications of concern.
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- Jiehua Li
- Department of Vascular Surgery, the Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Vascular Disease Institute, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, the Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Vascular Disease Institute, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, the Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Vascular Disease Institute, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, the Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Vascular Disease Institute, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, the Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Vascular Disease Institute, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, the Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Vascular Disease Institute, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, the Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Vascular Disease Institute, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, the Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Vascular Disease Institute, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, the Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Vascular Disease Institute, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Center of Vascular Surgery, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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Moeller SC, Serbanescu MA, Abernathy JH, Kostibas MP, Lawton JS, Cha SL. The Epiaortic Ultrasound Diagnosis of Iatrogenic Subadventitial Hematoma. A A Pract 2021; 14:e01333. [PMID: 33185407 DOI: 10.1213/xaa.0000000000001333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Iatrogenic aortic injury is a rare but potentially lethal complication of cardiac surgery. While sometimes resulting in aortic dissection or intramural hematoma, injury more frequently results in subadventitial hematoma, a more benign pathology. Here, we describe a case where intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) identified such a hematoma but was unable to rule out dissection. Epiaortic ultrasound was subsequently performed, which definitively demonstrated the absence of a dissection flap or extraluminal flow. Per our review, this is the first report documenting the successful use of epiaortic imaging to identify subadventitial hematoma in the setting of inconclusive TEE findings.
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- Shaun C Moeller
- From the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
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Modares M, Hanneman K, Ouzounian M, Chung J, Nguyen ET. Computed Tomography Angiography Assessment of Acute Aortic Syndromes: Classification, Differentiating Imaging Features, and Imaging Interpretation Pitfalls. Can Assoc Radiol J 2021; 73:228-239. [PMID: 33874779 DOI: 10.1177/08465371211001525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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An acute aortic syndrome (AAS) is an important life-threatening condition that requires early detection and management. Acute intramural hematoma (IMH), aortic dissection (AD) and penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer (PAU) are included in AAS. ADs can be classified using the well-known Stanford or DeBakey classification systems. However, these classification systems omit description of arch dissections, anatomic variants, and morphologic features that impact outcome. The Society for Vascular Surgery and Society of Thoracic Surgeons (SVS-STS) have recently introduced a classification system that classifies ADs according to the location of the entry tear (primary intimomedial tear, PIT) and the proximal and distal extent of involvement, but does not include description of all morphologic features that may have diagnostic and prognostic significance. This review describes these classification systems for ADs and other AAS entities as well as their limitations. Typical computed tomography angiography (CTA) imaging appearance and differentiating features of ADs, limited intimal tears (LITs), IMHs, intramural blood pools (IBPs), ulcer-like projections (ULPs), and PAUs will be discussed. Furthermore, this review highlights common imaging interpretation pitfalls, what should be included in a comprehensive CTA report, and provides a brief overview of current management options.
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- Mana Modares
- Faculty of Medicine, 1 King's College Circle, Medical Sciences Building, 7938University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Joint Department of Medical Imaging, Peter Munk Cardiac Center, Toronto General Hospital, University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Cardiovascular Division, Department of Surgery, Peter Munk Cardiac Center, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Cardiovascular Division, Department of Surgery, Peter Munk Cardiac Center, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Joint Department of Medical Imaging, Peter Munk Cardiac Center, Toronto General Hospital, University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Qin H, Wei L, Zhang B, Wang Y, Liu Y. Clinical medical decision-making of acute aortic intramural hematoma: A non-randomized retrospective case study. J Interv Med 2020; 3:132-135. [PMID: 34805923 PMCID: PMC8562252 DOI: 10.1016/j.jimed.2020.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Objective This study explored the timing of interventional treatment for acute intramural aortic hematoma (IMH) and the corresponding high-risk factors for its development into local aortic dissection (AD). Method This retrospective case study method examined clinical follow-up data of 42 patients with acute IMH between April 2013 and October 2016 from the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiʹan Jiaotong University. SPSS 17.0 and PPMS1.5 were used to analyze follow-up data spanning 3–12 months (mean, 7.5 ± 3.7 months). Results Patients were divided into the conversion group and the hematoma group according to whether they developed AD. Among them, 16 patients (38.1%) developed AD and were treated with thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR). The remaining patients (61.89%) were treated conservatively. After 1 week, the mean aortic diameter of the conversion versus hematoma group was significantly widened. Hemodynamically unstable patients and those with hematoma to the abdominal aorta extension were more likely to develop AD. Patient outcomes after TEVAR were similar between groups. Conclusion Our findings suggest that aortic isthmus diameter ≥3.0 cm, hematoma extending to the abdominal aorta, and hemodynamic instability are associated with AD development in acute IMH patents. TEVAR should be considered if hematoma thickening, calcification ingression, ulcer progression, or contrast enhancement within the intramural hematoma is noted beyond 2 weeks after IMH onset.
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- Hao Qin
- Department of Peripheral Vascular Disease of the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi′an Jiaotong University, China
- Corresponding author.
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- Surgery and Anesthesia Department of the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi′an Jiaotong University, China
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- Department of Peripheral Vascular Disease of the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi′an Jiaotong University, China
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- Department of Peripheral Vascular Disease of the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi′an Jiaotong University, China
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- Department of Peripheral Vascular Disease of the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi′an Jiaotong University, China
- Corresponding author.
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Shah R, Pulton D, Wenger RK, Ha B, Feinman JW, Patel S, Lau C, Rong LQ, Weiss SJ, Augoustides JG, Daubenspeck D, Chaney MA. Aortic Dissection During Cardiac Surgery. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2020; 35:323-331. [PMID: 32928651 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2020.08.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2020] [Accepted: 08/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Ronak Shah
- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Division, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Division, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Division, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Division, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY
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- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Division, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Division, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
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- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL.
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Kho J, Petrou M. A Review on the Surgical Management of Intramural Haematoma of the Aorta. HEARTS 2020; 1:75-85. [DOI: 10.3390/hearts1020009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023] Open
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Intramural haematoma (IMH) of the aorta is one of the causes of acute aortic syndrome which often requires emergency or urgent life-saving surgery. In this review, we discuss the pathophysiology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic imaging, surgery and clinical outcomes associated with IMH.
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Ferrera C, Vilacosta I, Cabeza B, Cobiella J, Martínez I, Saiz-Pardo Sanz M, Bustos A, Serrano FJ, Maroto L. Diagnosing Aortic Intramural Hematoma: Current Perspectives. Vasc Health Risk Manag 2020; 16:203-213. [PMID: 32606717 PMCID: PMC7292252 DOI: 10.2147/vhrm.s193967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2020] [Accepted: 05/07/2020] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Aortic intramural hematoma (AIH) is an entity within the acute aortic syndrome. Combination of a priori probability, clinical history, laboratory blood test and imaging techniques are the basis for diagnosis of AIH. This review is focused on all aspects related to diagnosis of patients with AIH, from clinical to imaging and analytical.
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- Carlos Ferrera
- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Radiology, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Radiology, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain
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Fernando RJ, Anderson BY, Augoustides JG, Zhou E, Radvansky B, Marchant BE, Morris BE, Weiss SJ, Patel PA. Traumatic Rupture of the Left Atrial Appendage: Perioperative Management and Echocardiographic Challenges. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2020; 34:1074-1081. [DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2019.12.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2019] [Accepted: 12/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Zoller JK, Gregory SH, Stevens TW, Sanchez LA, Hueneke R. Anesthetic Considerations for Aortic Arch Stenting. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2019; 33:3163-3175. [DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2019.01.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2018] [Revised: 01/19/2019] [Accepted: 01/24/2019] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Haensig M. Type B intramural hematoma: focus on reasons for development and overlapping clinical disease. Ann Cardiothorac Surg 2019; 8:494-496. [PMID: 31463214 DOI: 10.21037/acs.2019.06.04] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Martin Haensig
- Department of Vascular Surgery, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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Treatment for acute type B intramural hematoma and patent ductus arteriosus in an adult using a covered stent. Anatol J Cardiol 2019; 21:E13-E14. [PMID: 31142718 PMCID: PMC6683222 DOI: 10.14744/anatoljcardiol.2019.23780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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An unusual cause of pulmonary hypertension; partial anomalous pulmonary venous return to coronary sinus detected on transesophageal echocardiography. Anatol J Cardiol 2019; 21:E14-E15. [PMID: 31142722 PMCID: PMC6683225 DOI: 10.14744/anatoljcardiol.2019.60734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Li Z, Lu B, Chen Y, Hou Z, Chen B, Zhang Y, An Y, Wei Y. Acute type B aortic intramural hematoma: the added prognostic value of a follow-up CT. Eur Radiol 2019; 29:6571-6580. [PMID: 31144073 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-019-06254-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2019] [Revised: 04/17/2019] [Accepted: 04/25/2019] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate prognostic significance of follow-up CT findings for initially medically treated type B aortic intramural hematoma (IMH). METHODS We performed a retrospective pooled analysis of individual patient data, including baseline and follow-up CT characteristics. All enrolled patients were followed up for adverse aorta-related events, defined as a composite of aortic disease-related death and surgical or endovascular aortic repair. RESULTS A total of 238 patients (73.9% men) were included, with a mean age of 58.1 ± 9.8 years. During follow-up, 83 patients (34.9%) experienced adverse aorta-related events, most of the events (83.1%) occurred within 1 month after follow-up CT imaging (n = 69). In the Cox regression model for predicting adverse aorta-related events, baseline maximal aortic diameter (MAD) (HR = 1.05, p = 0.008), ulcer-like projection (ULP) (HR = 2.47, p < 0.001), changes of maximal hematoma thickness (MHT) (HR = 1.22, p < 0.001), newly developed ULP (HR = 4.44, p < 0.001), and newly developed pleural effusion (HR = 2.46, p = 0.002) were powerful independent predictors. In combined predictive model for 1-month aortic events, baseline MHT ≥ 11.8 mm (OR = 4.39, p = 0.001), ULP (OR = 3.98, p < 0.001), changes of MHT (OR = 1.46, p < 0.001), newly developed ULP (OR = 9.27, p = 0.002), and newly developed pleural effusion (OR = 3.45, p = 0.015) were independent predictors. Besides, in patients with pleural effusion at baseline, resorption of pleural effusion was associated with adverse aorta-related events (HR = 0.36, p = 0.027) and 1-month aortic events (OR = 0.23, p = 0.026). CONCLUSIONS Follow-up CT findings provide strong and incremental prognostic information for initially medically treated type B IMH, which are helpful for risk estimates and decisions-making. KEY POINTS • Follow-up CT provides strong and incremental prognostic information for initially medically treated type B aortic intramural hematoma. • Follow-up CT is highly recommended for type B intramural hematoma in patients who did not receive urgent invasive therapy. • Follow-up CT is helpful for risk estimates and decisions-making.
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- Zhennan Li
- Department of Radiology, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, #167 Bei-Li-Shi Street, Xi-Cheng District, Beijing, 100037, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiology, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, #167 Bei-Li-Shi Street, Xi-Cheng District, Beijing, 100037, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Radiology, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, #167 Bei-Li-Shi Street, Xi-Cheng District, Beijing, 100037, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiology, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, #167 Bei-Li-Shi Street, Xi-Cheng District, Beijing, 100037, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiology, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, #167 Bei-Li-Shi Street, Xi-Cheng District, Beijing, 100037, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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Patel PA, Fernando RJ, MacKay EJ, Yoon J, Gutsche JT, Patel S, Shah R, Dashiell J, Weiss SJ, Goeddel L, Evans AS, Feinman JW, Augoustides JG. Acute Type A Aortic Dissection in Pregnancy-Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges in a Multidisciplinary Setting. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2018. [PMID: 29519602 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2018.01.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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- Prakash A Patel
- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Section, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Cardiothoracic Section, Department of Anesthesiology, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC
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- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Section, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology, Lewis School of Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
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- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Section, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Section, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Section, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Section, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Section, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Divisions of Cardiac Anesthesia and Adult Critical Care, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Section, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Section, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA.
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