Gigantic ascending aortic aneurysm with consequently severe aortic regurgitation and dilatated cardiomyopathy: a case report
- Ivana Lukić
- Marul Ivandić
- Sandra Makarović
DOIAbstract
Introduction: An ascending aortic aneurysm is defined as localized dilatation of aorta. We classify thoracic aortic aneurysms into aortic root or ascending aortic aneurysms (most common, ≈60%), followed by descending aortic aneurysms (≈35%) and aneurysms of aortic arch (<10%). It is a disease of insidious progression which is initially mostly asymptomatic. Clinical presentation depends on the size and rate of growth of the disease itself, which sometimes makes it difficult to recognize until first complications arise, and it is unfortunately in many cases initially presented by aortic dissection.1,2 Case report: 53-year-old patient without previous medical history reports to the hospital because of shortness of breath and occasional chest t...
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