Combined Cardiovascular Syphilis and Type A Acute Aortic Dissection - 11/03/22
Doi : 10.1016/j.amjcard.2021.10.040
William C. Roberts, MD a, b, c, ⁎ 
, Charles S. Roberts, MD a, d
, Charles S. Roberts, MD a, d a Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Institute, the Departments of
b Internal Medicine,
c Pathology,
d Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Baylor Scott & White Health, Dallas, Texas
⁎Corresponding Author: William C. Roberts, MD, Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Institute, 621 N. Hall Street, Suite H-030, Dallas, Texas 75226, (214) 820-7911 Office, (214) 820-7533 FaxBaylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Institute621 N. Hall Street, Suite H-030DallasTexas75226
Résumé |
The occurrence of acute aortic dissection with the initiating tear in the ascending aorta superimposed on cardiovascular syphilis is an exceedingly rare occurrence. Such was the case, however, in a recently seen patient who presented with typical features of acute dissection (type A). Operative repair yielded the entire ascending aorta to examine both grossly and histologically and classic features of both conditions were observed.
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