Perrella M A, Smith H C, Khandheria B K
Division of Thoracic Diseases and Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905.
J Am Soc Echocardiogr. 1991 Sep-Oct;4(5):499-502. doi: 10.1016/s0894-7317(14)80385-4.
Pseudoaneurysm of the aortic root is a rare condition typically diagnosed by the use of cardiac catheterization and aortography or by surgical exploration. This case describes a patient who was shown to have a pseudoaneurysm of the aortic root without evidence of any acquired etiologic factors other than atherosclerotic vascular disease. Two new advanced techniques of noninvasive imaging were used in confirming the diagnosis: transesophageal echocardiography and gated magnetic resonance imaging. This case highlights the value of techniques such as these to reliably assess the heart and great vessels without the need for more invasive procedures.
主动脉根部假性动脉瘤是一种罕见疾病，通常通过心导管检查和主动脉造影或手术探查来诊断。本病例描述了一名患者，经检查发现患有主动脉根部假性动脉瘤，除动脉粥样硬化性血管疾病外，无任何其他后天病因的证据。在确诊过程中使用了两种新的无创成像先进技术：经食管超声心动图和门控磁共振成像。本病例突出了此类技术在无需进行更具侵入性操作的情况下可靠评估心脏和大血管的价值。
