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Diastolic murmur after aortic surgery

    Author: Jean-François Paul, MD, Plessis-Robinson, France
    Body Region: Cardiovascular

    1. Patient Presentation
    2. CT Images
    3. CT Findings
    4. Diagnosis
    5. References

    1. Patient Presentation

    • A 58-year-old man had a previous medical history of aortic valve replacement with a mechanical valve 3 years ago.
    • He presented with a diastolic murmur at auscultation.
    • Echocardiography suggested a diagnosis of severe aortic regurgitation.
    • Contrast-enhanced coronary CT angiography was performed to evaluate the aortic valve.
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