Fatal Penetrating Aortic Ulcer and Aorto-iliac Occlusion Mimics Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Case Report and Literature Review

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Published: Feb 20, 2014
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31524/bkkmedj.2014.02.009

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Gumpanart Veerakul, MD
Cardiovascular Research & Prevention Center, Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital, Bangkok,Thailand.,Preventive Cardiology and Pacific Rim Electrophysiology Research Institute, Bangkok Heart Hospital, Bangkok Hospital Group, Bangkok, Thailand.
Polrangsit Grudpoo, MD
Cardiovascular Research & Prevention Center, Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital, Bangkok,Thailand.
Eliza Niyomthai, MD
Department of Radiology, Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand.
Lertlak Chaothawee, MD
Cardiac Imaging Unit, Bangkok Heart Hospital, Bangkok Hospital Group, Bangkok, Thailand

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Acase of penetrating aortic ulcer (PAU) with an aorto-iliac occlusion from aortic dissection (AD) is a rare condition. The patient’s condition can develop swiftly and deteriorate rapidly leading to multiple organ failure causing metabolic acidosis and delayed diagnosis.

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Veerakul G, Grudpoo P, Niyomthai E, Chaothawee L. Fatal Penetrating Aortic Ulcer and Aorto-iliac Occlusion Mimics Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Case Report and Literature Review. BKK Med J [Internet]. 2014 Feb. 20 [cited 2026 Nov. 8];7(1):43. Available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/bkkmedj/article/view/218735
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Vol. 7 (2014): February
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