Thoracic Key

Introduction Exercise related death is a catastrophic event in young and apparently healthy individuals. Isotonic exercise and chest trauma during exercise are sometimes associated with sudden cardiac death especially in…

Introduction Aortoenteric fistula is an uncommon cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding which is life-threatening if not treated. This complication may occur even months to years after surgery. It is commonly…

Introduction An aortic aneurysm is defined as an enlargement of the aorta to greater than 1.5 times normal size. Fusiform and saccular aneurysms are the types according to shape. Blunt…

Ascending aortic pseudoaneurysms are rare entities that can occur after trauma,infection, connective tissue disorders, vasculitis or as a complication of cardiac surgery.They occur in less than 0.5% of cardiac surgical…

Aim Aortic aneurysm and aortic rupture/dissection are not uncommon cardiovascular emergencies with high mortality. Aortic dissection generally initiates at the proximal segments of aorta. Currently biscuspid aortic valve is an…

Introduction Coronary-subclavian and vertebral steal syndrome is a clinical entity in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), especially when the internal mammary artery (IMA) used as a conduit. Herein,…

A 68-year-old man was admitted to our clinic with abdominal pain. In his medical history, he has had chronic atrial fibrillation for 5 years and aortic valve replacement were applied…

A 20-year-old man was referred to our outpatient clinic for evaluation of arterial hypertension and claudicatio intermittant complaints. In physical examination, the arterial blood pressure was 190/90 mmHg in both arms….