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CC BY 4.0 · Aorta (Stamford) 2024; 12(05): 117-121
DOI: 10.1055/a-2536-4259
Case Report

Urgent Removal of a Mobile Mass in the Ascending Aorta under Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest in a Patient with Acute Stroke: A Case Report

Jenna E. Aziz
1   Department of Surgery, Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio
,
Jesica Zvara
2   Department of Anesthesia, George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia
,
Cathy Burger
3   Division of Neurology, George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia
,
Shawn Sarin
4   Department of Radiology, George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia
,
5   Divison of Cardiac Surgery, George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia
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Abstract

A mobile mass in the ascending aorta is a rare cause for stroke. Detection is usually accomplished by Computed tomography angiography and/or echocardiography. In suitable patients, urgent surgical removal remains the best approach.



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Eingereicht: 15. Januar 2025

Angenommen: 10. Februar 2025

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