Right Heart Failure as an Atypical Presentation of Chronic Type A Aortic Dissection - Multimodality Imaging for Accurate Diagnosis and Treatment. A case report and mini-review of literature

Abstract

An intrapericardial organized haematoma secondary to chronic type A aortic dissection is an extremely rare cause of right heart failure. Imaging studies are essential in recognising and diagnosis of this distinctive medical condition and guiding the anticipated treatment.

Keywords

• right heart failure
• pericardial hematoma
• chronic type a aortic dissection
• multimodality imaging
• cardiac surgery