Infrarenal Aortic Coarctation as a Cause for Hypertension

Abstract We present a case report of a 29-year-old male who was diagnosed with asymptomatic hypertension. Computed tomography angiography (CTA) and magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) showed a stenotic aorta, with extensive collateral flow called the middle aortic syndrome. The aetiology of middle...

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Published in:	European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery extra Vol. 23; no. 5; pp. e43 - e44
Main Authors:	van der Vijver, R.J, Schouten van der Velden, A.P, Fütterer, J.J, Berger, P
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier Ltd 01-05-2012
Subjects:	Hypertension Middle aortic syndrome Surgery Hypertension Middle aortic syndrome
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Summary:	Abstract We present a case report of a 29-year-old male who was diagnosed with asymptomatic hypertension. Computed tomography angiography (CTA) and magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) showed a stenotic aorta, with extensive collateral flow called the middle aortic syndrome. The aetiology of middle aortic syndrome is poorly understood. Although treatment is preferably surgical, our case shows that medical therapy can be successful.
ISSN:	1533-3167 1533-3167
DOI:	10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2012.02.007