Spontaneous Healing Of A Descending Aortic Dissection
De Pasquale, C., Marraudino, N., & Ferlan, G. (2008). spontaneous healing of a descending aortic dissection. International journal of cardiology, 124(3), e53–e55. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcard.2006.11.207
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Disease Location
Heart
Personal Characteristics
62 years old man with history of hypertension
Clinical Characteristics
Acute dyspnoea and squeezing chest pain in the back. Dissecting aneurysm involving the descending thoracic aorta and the proximal abdominal aorta.
Remission Characteristics
After one year of follow up, CT scan showed complete resolution of the dissection
Treatment & Mechanisms
Proposed Remission Mechanisms
Decreasing the force of cardiac contraction and the blood pressure with the use of beta-blocking agents and vasodilators would be beneficial of the dissected aorta.
Clinical Treatment
Antihypertensive therapy with beta-blockers and calcium antagonist