Usefulness of transesophageal echocardiography in the diagnosis of aortic dissection: report of a case

Authors

  • Jesús Samuel Borges Lopez Echocardiography service, Mexico's General Hospital "Dr. Eduardo Liceaga"
  • Jose Luis Baron Caballero Echocardiography service, Mexico's General Hospital "Dr. Eduardo Liceaga"
  • Erlan Jorge Echenique Cuellar Coronary Intensive Care Unit, Hospital General de México "Dr. Eduardo Liceaga".
  • Rodolfo de Jesus Castaño Guerra Coronary Intensive Care Unit, Hospital General de México "Dr. Eduardo Liceaga".
  • Eduardo Ayala Hernandez Coronary Intensive Care Unit, Hospital General de México "Dr. Eduardo Liceaga"

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37615/retic.v5n3a13

Keywords:

aortic dissection, transesophageal echocardiography.

Abstract

Acute aortic syndrome includes intramural hematoma, penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer, and aortic dissection. The latter is characterized by a tear in the intima of the aorta, which exposes the medial layer, allowing pulsatile blood flow to enter, dissecting it and extending longitudinally, which creates a false lumen and an intimal flap, which can be complicated by aortic rupture. cardiac tamponade, heart failure and sudden death. The case of a patient is reported, in which, thanks to the transesophageal echocardiogram, it was possible to reach a rapid diagnosis and provide urgent treatment without complications.

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Published

2022-12-31

How to Cite

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Borges Lopez JS, Baron Caballero JL, Echenique Cuellar EJ, Castaño Guerra R de J, Ayala Hernandez E. Usefulness of transesophageal echocardiography in the diagnosis of aortic dissection: report of a case. Rev Ecocardiogr Pract Otras Tec Imag Card (RETIC) [Internet]. 2022 Dec. 31 [cited 2024 Jul. 3];5(3):57-60. Available from: https://imagenretic.org/RevEcocarPract/article/view/527

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