Syphilitic aortitis

Citation
Mg. Cohen et al., Syphilitic aortitis, CATHET C IN, 52(2), 2001, pp. 237-239
Citations number
13
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
CATHETERIZATION AND CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS
ISSN journal
15221946 → ACNP
Volume
52
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
237 - 239
Database
ISI
SICI code
1522-1946(200102)52:2<237:SA>2.0.ZU;2-G
Abstract
A case of syphilitic aortitis, complicated by bilateral coronary ostial ste nosis, in a 40-year-old man is described. Treatment included coronary arter y bypass grafting and a drug regimen of penicillin. At 8-month follow-up, a n exercise stress test revealed no signs of ischemia. Cathet Cardiovasc Int ervent 2001;52:237-239. (C) 2001 Wiley-Liss, Inc.