Was an aortic valve replacement with a mechanical valve the right option all along? Cogan's syndrome with recurrent aortic regurgitation: a case of evolving surgical decisions.
Maram Gad, Lanya Faiq, Emma Arifagic, Alex Kamougeros, Stelios Ioannou, George Shiakos, Ioannis Tzanavaros
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Abstract
Cogan Syndrome (CS) is a rare autoimmune disease, complicated by a variety of cardiac manifestations. This case report represents the only documented case in the Republic of Cyprus. It describes the experience of a 23- year-old woman with CS who presented with newly diagnosed, severe aortic regurgitation (AR) and suspected endocarditis. The patient was initially treated successfully with a Ross procedure, but the recurrence of acute AR a few years later, led to the decision to treat her with a mechanical valve replacement, minimising complications and providing as permanent of a surgical solution as possible. This case demonstrates the importance of individualising treatment for such patients.
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Oxford Medical Case Reports (OMCR) is an open access, peer-reviewed online journal publishing original and educationally valuable case reports that expand the field of medicine. The journal covers all medical specialities including cardiology, rheumatology, nephrology, oncology, neurology, and reproduction, comprising a comprehensive resource for physicians in all fields and at all stages of training. Oxford Medical Case Reports deposits all articles in PubMed Central (PMC). Physicians and researchers can find your work through PubMed , helping you reach the widest possible audience. The journal is also indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection . Oxford Medical Case Reports publishes case reports under the following categories: Allergy Audiovestibular medicine Cardiology and cardiovascular systems Critical care medicine Dermatology Emergency medicine Endocrinology and metabolism Gastroenterology and hepatology Geriatrics and gerontology Haematology Immunology Infectious diseases and tropical medicine Medical disorders in pregnancy Medical ophthalmology Nephrology Neurology Oncology Paediatrics Pain Palliative medicine Pharmacology and pharmacy Psychiatry Radiology, nuclear medicine, and medical imaging Respiratory disorders Rheumatology Sexual and reproductive health Sports Medicine Substance abuse.