Aorto-cardiac fistula etiology, presentation, and management: A systematic review
TJ Foster, AH Amin, T Busu, K Patel, P Farjo… - Heart & Lung, 2020 - Elsevier
Background Aorto-cardiac fistulae are a rare but increasingly reported entity, and data are
scarce. Method The authors performed a systematic review of ACFs to characterize the …
scarce. Method The authors performed a systematic review of ACFs to characterize the …
Aortic fistulas: pathophysiologic features, imaging findings, and diagnostic pitfalls
Fistulas between the aorta and surrounding organs are extremely rare but can be fatal if they
are not identified and treated promptly. Most of these fistulas are associated with a history of …
are not identified and treated promptly. Most of these fistulas are associated with a history of …
[HTML][HTML] Left-to-Left Acquired Cardiac Shunt: Aorto-Left Atrial Fistula Due to Aortic Infective Endocarditis in a Dog
T Popa, CP Peștean, I Constantin, A Cofaru, R Murariu… - Animals, 2024 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Infective endocarditis represents a rare, acquired condition in animals, but
also in humans, that typically involves one of the heart valves and mainly affecting the mitral …
also in humans, that typically involves one of the heart valves and mainly affecting the mitral …
Intraoperative transesophageal echocardiographic detection of a gerbode defect in a patient referred for aortic valve endocarditis: A case report
RJ Fernando, SD Johnson… - … in Cardiothoracic and …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
This clinical challenge discusses a case in which a patient was referred for aortic valve
repair or replacement due to severe aortic regurgitation from infective endocarditis. In …
repair or replacement due to severe aortic regurgitation from infective endocarditis. In …
Aorta-cameral fistulas: spectrum of CT findings and review
Aorto-cameral fistula (ACF) is an uncommon entity, defined as an abnormal communication
between the aorta and a cardiac chamber. The most common causes include ruptured sinus …
between the aorta and a cardiac chamber. The most common causes include ruptured sinus …
Aorto-left atrial fistula secondary to infective aortic endocarditis and endarteritis in a cat with valvular aortic stenosis
W Hsue, AN Sharpe, SL Darling, LC Visser… - Journal of Veterinary …, 2021 - Elsevier
A cat previously diagnosed with valvular aortic stenosis developed acute respiratory
distress. A new continuous heart murmur was noted on physical exam. Echocardiographic …
distress. A new continuous heart murmur was noted on physical exam. Echocardiographic …
Leveraging Color M‐Mode to Diagnose Aorto‐Atrial Fistula as a Complication of Infective Endocarditis
KJ Wahlberg, MA Kluge… - Case Reports in …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Aorto‐atrial fistula is a rare and life‐threatening complication of infective endocarditis,
classically diagnosed by visualizing a connection between the aorta and atrium with …
classically diagnosed by visualizing a connection between the aorta and atrium with …
Aortic pseudoaneurysm with a fistula between the non-coronary sinus and right atrium: a case report
P Toritto, E Cescutti, I Vendramin… - … Archives for Chest …, 2024 - monaldi-archives.org
The authors present a case report of a 68-year-old man evaluated at the emergency
department for repeated syncope, asthenia, and general malaise, suggesting heart failure in …
department for repeated syncope, asthenia, and general malaise, suggesting heart failure in …
[HTML][HTML] Successful Percutaneous Closure of Gerbode Defect and Right Atrial-Aortic Fistula Following Infective Endocarditis
MS Zarak, S Rathore, RK Bose, R Janardhanan… - JACC: Case …, 2024 - Elsevier
We report a case of infective endocarditis with a septal abscess that was complicated with
abnormal blood flow from the left ventricle to the right atrium (Gerbode defect) along with …
abnormal blood flow from the left ventricle to the right atrium (Gerbode defect) along with …
[HTML][HTML] A Sharp Right Turn: A Case of Aortic to Right Atrial Fistula During Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
BM Kristobak, TJ Cios - The American Journal of Case Reports, 2022 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Objective: Rare disease Background: Aorto-atrial fistulas (AAFs) are rare lesions typically
associated with paravalvular abscesses or aortic aneurysms. Iatrogenic AAFs have been …
associated with paravalvular abscesses or aortic aneurysms. Iatrogenic AAFs have been …