Supersized Atheroma Causing Acquired Coarctation of Aorta Leading to Heart Failure

• Main Authors: Sajin Karakattu MD (Author), Ghulam Murtaza MD (Author), Sharma Dinesh MD (Author), Kamesh Sivagnanam MD (Author), Jeffrey Schoondyke MD (Author), Timir Paul MD, PhD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Calcified atheromatous aortic lesion causing significant narrowing of the aorta is an uncommon clinical entity. This calcified atheroma leads to obstruction of the lumen of the aorta simulating acquired coarctation of aorta causing impaired perfusion of lower limbs, visceral ischemia, and hypertensi...