Journal of cardiovascular computed tomography
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J Cardiovasc Comput Tomogr · Jul 2014
Case ReportsBilateral coronary ostial stenosis secondary to syphilitic aortitis.
Cardiovascular syphilis is associated with the tertiary stage of syphilis infection; it involves the ascending aorta and can cause aortic aneurysm, aortic regurgitation, and coronary ostial stenosis. We report here a case in which bilateral coronary ostial stenosis and aortic regurgitation due to syphilitic aortitis was diagnosed; coronary artery bypass graft was then performed.
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J Cardiovasc Comput Tomogr · Jul 2014
Observational StudyAortic valve and aortic root features in CT angiography in patients considered for aortic valve repair.
The underlying mechanism of aortic regurgitation and aortic valve and root characteristics are associated with the durability of surgical repair. ⋯ The degree of commissural and annular calcification of the aortic valve determined by MDCT is inversely related to the ability to perform surgical valve repair instead of replacement. Similarly, bicuspid valve anatomy predicts failure to perform repair.