Ascending aortic rupture incidentally revealed at the cath lab: surprising, rare, and life-threatening

J Invasive Cardiol. 2024 Feb;36(2). doi: 10.25270/jic/23.00150.ABSTRACTAn 80-year-old woman who was an active smoker with neglected long-term hypertension, but no known previous aortic or connective tissue disorders, presented to the emergency department complaining of sudden chest pain associated with cardiogenic shock.PMID:38335508 | DOI:10.25270/jic/23.00150

Source: The Journal of Invasive Cardiology - February 9, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Marcos Danillo Oliveira Daniel Catto De Marchi Pedro Perillo de S á Adriano Caixeta Source Type: research