Transient Aortic Intramural Hematoma Complicating Transaortic Valve Replacement

Abstract

Acute aortic intramural hematoma, which is a variant of acute aortic syndromes, most frequently occurs spontaneously and typically is treated similar to classic aortic dissection. Here, we describe a case in which an iatrogenic aortic intramural hematoma occurs shortly after transaortic valve replacement. The patient was managed conservatively, and the hematoma quickly resolved as demonstrated by serial imaging.

Key Words

Aortic intramural hematoma - Latrogenic injury - TAVR

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