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Systemic-pulmonary arteriovenous fistulae with pulmonary hypertension: A case report.

Authors :
Shi YP
Li YD
Lv XZ
Yang YH
Source :
Medicine [Medicine (Baltimore)] 2018 Feb; Vol. 97 (8), pp. e9959.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Background: Arteriovenous (AV) fistulae is an extremely rare disease of vascular malformation that involves fistulae formation between the systemic and pulmonary AV systems.<br />Case Representation: This case report describes a rare systemic-pulmonary AV fistulae of congenital origin, accompanied by pulmonary hypertension, as determined by aortic angiography and echocardiography.<br />Conclusion: Characteristics, diagnosis, and therapeutic approaches of this rare abnormality are explored.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1536-5964
Volume :
97
Issue :
8
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
29465587
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000009959