Title of article :
Aneurysms and Aortic Insufficiency: Two Very Rare Complications of Wilson’s Disease
Author/Authors :
behjati, mohaddeseh isfahan cardiovascular research center, Isfahan, Iran , mohamadi, asghar lorestan university of medical sciences - social determinants of health research center, Khorramabad, Iran , dehghan hoseinabady, houman isfahan cardiovascular research center, Isfahan, Iran
Abstract :
Wilson’s disease is a disorder of copper metabolism that results in the accumulation of copper in various body tissues. The most common organs involved in this disease are the liver and the brain, with most of the clinical symptoms being related to these 2 organs. Albeit less affected, the cardiovascular system is also involved. In this paper, we aim to report a very rare cardiac complication of Wilson’s disease.
Keywords :
Aneurysm , Aortic insufficiency , Wilson’s disease
Journal title :
Iranian Heart Journal (IHJ)
Journal title :
Iranian Heart Journal (IHJ)
