Stroke, Aortic Regurgitation and Aortic Aneurysm in Younger Female: Case of Giant Cell Aortitis and Discussion
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: The author presents the case of a middle-aged woman who had a left parietal lobe infarct. Due to severe aortic regurgitation limiting her activity and aortic root aneurysm, the patient underwent aortic valve and aortic graft replacement, in addition to PFO closure. During this hospitalization, aortic root pathology was noted, leading to an ultimate diagnosis of giant cell aortitis.
Source: Academic Medicine & Surgery
DOI: 10.62186/001c.146456
Author: Elizabeth Chan
Institutions: Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Mayo Clinic Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4416122183