Zeitschrift für Kardiologie
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A quick and exact diagnosis of a ruptured aorta can be achieved by different imaging methods (CT, TEE, NMR). In this case report, we describe a 36-year-old patient, who suffered rupture of the thoracic aorta in the isthmus region during a car accident. ⋯ The high mortality of aortic rupture could possibly be lowered by early application of TEE. Preoperative angiography seems not to be necessary.