Why the study?
Large-vessel involvement in Churg-Strauss syndrome is exceptional and perioperative challenges during cardiac surgery in these patients are not well described.
Population
72-year-old woman with Churg-Strauss syndrome and severe low-flow, low-gradient aortic stenosis with LVEF 15%
Design
Case report
Follow-up
Postoperative period until discharge to rehabilitation
Key result
Surgical aortic valve replacement in a 72-year-old woman with Churg-Strauss syndrome revealed an unusual blue discolouration of the ascending aortic intima and was complicated by cardiac tamponade.
Authors
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Alerts clinicians to possible large-vessel aortic involvement in Churg-Strauss syndrome; hypothesis-generating for perioperative risks and further study.
Case Report (n=1)
This case expands the spectrum of vascular manifestations in Churg-Strauss syndrome to include large-vessel involvement (ascending aorta) and highlights potential perioperative challenges during cardiac surgery.
Gaur et al. (2026) conducted a case report in Churg-Strauss syndrome and severe low-flow, low-gradient aortic stenosis (n=1). Surgical aortic valve replacement was evaluated. Surgical aortic valve replacement in a 72-year-old woman with Churg-Strauss syndrome revealed an unusual blue discolouration of the ascending aortic intima and was complicated by cardiac tamponade.
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