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Linear structure in ascending aorta.
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F1
Aortic root was enlarged at 4.1 cm, there was suspicion of a dissection flap (Figures 1 and 2; supplementary videos 1, 2 and 3).
Arrow showing position of linear structure.
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F2
Aortic root was enlarged at 4.1 cm, there was suspicion of a dissection flap (Figures 1 and 2; supplementary videos 1, 2 and 3).
Computed tomografy thorax shows TPW crossing ascending Ao into LV. Dark arrow points to temporary pacing wire. LA, left atrium, RV, right ventricle; TPW, temporary pacing wire; Ao, aorta; LV, left ventricle.
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F3
The temporary pacing wire was found in the right common carotid artery and coursed through the innominate artery, the ascending aorta and into the left ventricle (Figure 3).