Syphilis, Cardiovascular

Kardiovaskulär syfilis

Engelsk definition

Cardiovascular manifestations of SYPHILIS, an infection of TREPONEMA PALLIDUM. In the late stage of syphilis, sometimes 20-30 years after the initial infection, damages are often seen in the blood vessels including the AORTA and the AORTIC VALVE. Clinical signs include syphilitic aortitis, aortic insufficiency, or aortic ANEURYSM.

Svenska synonymer

Syfilitisk aortit

Engelska synonymer

Cardiovascular Syphilis Aortitis, Syphilitic Aortitides, Syphilitic Syphilitic Aortitides Syphilitic Aortitis