Simultaneous onset of acute myocardial infarction, bicuspid aortic stenosis, and cardiac transthyretin amyloidosis—A clinically complex confluence
Author(s)
Paol Rojas
Roberto Baltodano‐Arellano
Angela Cachicatari
Jose A. Quiroz
Kevin Velarde‐Acosta
Gerald Lévano
Carolina Pimentel
Date Issued
1 de enero de 2024
Type
Article
Volume
41
Issue
1
Start Page
e15733
End Page
e15733
Abstract
The coexistence of bicuspid aortic valve disease and coronary artery disease is well-established, but the identification of cardiac amyloidosis in this population has surged with advancing imaging techniques, introducing complexities in patient management. This case report emphasizes the pivotal role of multimodality imaging in accurately diagnosing three concurrent pathologies.
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