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01-12-2008 | imaging in cardiology
Retrocardiac mass causing collapse
Gepubliceerd in: Netherlands Heart Journal | Uitgave 12/2008
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A 78-year-old man with a history of hypertension presented to the emergency room after the sudden onset of near-collapse, dyspnoea, dizziness, and nausea. Symptoms had started while the patient was stooped over in an attempt to reach for an item underneath his bed. The patient reported upper abdominal pain, radiating to his back. Prior to his presenting symptoms he had no complaints, nor had he suffered from trauma.