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case_images: Initial EKG in ED. Rate 108/min. Sinus tachycardia. Anterior, inferior lead ST elevation (QTc 455).
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case_images: ST elevation suggestive of anterior and inferior infarct (Figure 1). Serial troponins three times were normal.
case_images: CT chest with contrast showing 6 cm aortic root (yellow dotted line).
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case_images: CT chest showed 6 cm aneurysm of the aortic root and ascending aorta and aneurysm of the aortic arch 3.6 cm, without dissection (Figure 2).
case_images: Transesophageal echocardiography (midesophageal, long-axis view) showing massive dilation of ascending aorta. (a) Opening of the aortic valve; (b) closure of the aortic valve.
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case_images: TEE finding was consistent with 6.2 cm aneurysm, moderate to severe AR but no dissection (Figure 3).