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Infective aortitis

Last edited: 4/23/2026

Overview

Infective aortitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the aortic wall, often secondary to infectious etiologies, leading to potential complications such as aneurysms and stenosis. It requires prompt diagnosis and management to prevent severe cardiovascular outcomes 592431.

Diagnosis

  • Clinical Presentation: Fever, back pain, hypertension, and signs of aortic insufficiency 59.
  • Imaging Studies: CT angiography and MRI are crucial for visualizing aortic wall thickening, aneurysms, and stenotic regions 524.
  • Laboratory Tests: Elevated inflammatory markers (CRP, ESR) and blood cultures to identify infectious agents 531.
  • Histopathology: Biopsy may confirm the presence of inflammatory changes characteristic of aortitis 5.
  • Management

  • Antibiotics: Initiate broad-spectrum antibiotics based on culture and sensitivity results, adjusted as necessary 531.
  • Surgical Intervention: Indicated for complications like aneurysms, impending rupture, or refractory hypertension 524.
  • Medical Management: Includes antihypertensive therapy to control blood pressure and prevent end-organ damage 531.
  • Monitoring: Regular imaging follow-ups to assess disease progression and treatment efficacy 924.
  • Special Populations

  • Pediatrics: Early diagnosis and intervention are critical; endovascular techniques like stenting are increasingly used 72023.
  • Comorbidities: Patients with pre-existing cardiovascular conditions may require tailored management strategies to address additional risks 1824.
  • Key Recommendations

  • Initiate Empiric Antibiotic Therapy Based on clinical suspicion and local epidemiology until culture results are available (Evidence: Moderate 531).
  • Utilize Advanced Imaging Techniques Such as CT angiography and MRI for accurate diagnosis and monitoring of disease progression (Evidence: Strong 524).
  • Consider Surgical Intervention For complications like aneurysms or refractory hypertension, balancing risks and benefits (Evidence: Moderate 524).
  • Regular Follow-Up Imaging Is essential to manage and adjust treatment based on disease evolution (Evidence: Moderate 924).
  • Tailored Blood Pressure Control Using antihypertensive medications to prevent end-organ damage in all age groups (Evidence: Moderate 531).
  • References

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Treatment and evolution of 134 patients with aortitis and periaortitis: experience of a third-level university hospital. Internal and emergency medicine 2026. link 6 Al Badi HA, Al Kindi H, Al Alawi K, Al Furqani A, Al Kindi L, Maddali MM. Incidence and Risk Factors of Recoarctation Following Surgical Repair of Aortic Coarctation in Infants: . Sultan Qaboos University medical journal 2026. link 7 Cuman M, Buheitel G, Ewert P, Georgiev S. Intentional Stent Fracture to Accommodate Growth After Coarctation Stenting in an 860-g Neonate. Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions 2026. link 8 Arici G, Kaya Ö, Kavgacı A, Akduman H, Örün UA. Successful Treatment of Aortic Coarctation in an Extremely Low Birth Weight Infant with Balloon Angioplasty. Zeitschrift fur Geburtshilfe und Neonatologie 2025. link 9 Zhang D, Lee AD. Six-year progression of medically treated infective aortitis. Vascular 2025. link 10 Nana P, Spanos K, Brodis A, Kouvelos G, Rickers C, Kozlik-Feldmann R et al.. A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis on Stenting for Aortic Coarctation Management in Adults. Journal of endovascular therapy : an official journal of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists 2025. link 11 Jiménez-Rodriguez GM, Garcia-Montes JA, Eid Lidt G, Solis-Jimenez F. Immediate Use of Impella CP for High-Risk Percutaneous Coronary Intervention After Repair of Thrombosed Aortic Coarctation. Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions 2025. link 12 Arulrajah K, Spanos K, Panuccio G, Gandet T, Rickers C, Kölbel T. Endovascular Recanalization of Aortic Isthmus Atresia with an "Electrified Wire Technique". Journal of endovascular therapy : an official journal of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists 2025. link 13 Guevara-Noriega KA, Chavez-Abiega R, Cheranovskiy V, Solanich Valldaura T. Thoracic aortic coarctation with asbestos-induced pleural fibrosis presenting as lower limb claudication. Acta chirurgica Belgica 2025. link 14 Curran BF, Schaff HV, Connolly HM, Dearani JM, Miranda WR, Majdalany DS et al.. Late Outcomes of Ascending-to-Descending Bypass for Aortic Coarctation. The Annals of thoracic surgery 2025. link 15 Bianco L, Rebonato M, Butera G. Intra-stent aortic wall aneurysm formation after Be-graft covered stent implant. Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions 2024. link 16 Sandhya R, Nazia H, Angira P, Andrada P, Joseph C, Paul T. 3D Echocardiographic and Computed Tomographic Angiography Guidance for Percutaneous Closure of a Type II (Intermediate) Aortopulmonary Window. Pediatric cardiology 2024. link 17 Iguidbashian J, Malone LJ, Browne LP, Nguyen M, Frank B, Schafer M et al.. Regional Arch Measurements Differ Between Imaging Modalities in Infants With Aortic Coarctation. The Annals of thoracic surgery 2024. link 18 Faganello G, Collia D, Pagura L, Croatto E, Tosoni LM, Toritto P et al.. Impact of left ventricular hemodynamic forces in adult patients with treated aortic coarctation and preserved left ventricular systolic function. Echocardiography (Mount Kisco, N.Y.) 2024. link 19 Lemos M, Rato J, da Mata MF, Sequeira M, Mendes SC, Anjos R. Diastolic Function and Left Atrial Strain in Young Patients with History of Aortic Coarctation Repair. Pediatric cardiology 2023. link 20 Kavurt AV, Gürsu HA, Kaş G, Özdemiroğlu N, Bağrul D, Gül AEK et al.. Early outcomes of the treatment of aortic coarctation with BeGraft aortic stent in children and young adults. Cardiology in the young 2023. link 21 Huuskonen A, Hui L, Runeckles K, Hui W, Barron DJ, Friedberg MK et al.. Growth of unrepaired hypoplastic proximal aortic arch and reintervention rate after aortic coarctation repair. The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery 2023. link 22 Bakhshaliyev S, Genç SB, Çitoğlu G, Özalp ZGK, Ergün S, Kamali H et al.. Isolated coarctation repair through a left thoracotomy in children. Cardiology in the young 2023. link 23 Yılmazer MM, Vuran G, Meşe T, Güven B, Zihni C, Gerçeker E et al.. Endovascular treatment of aortic coarctation with a novel BeGraft aortic stent in children and young adults: a single-centre experience with short-term follow-up results. Cardiology in the young 2022. link 24 Caterson HC, Li A, March L, Bannon PG, Marshman D, Wolfenden HD et al.. Post-operative outcomes of inflammatory thoracic aortitis: a study of 41 patients from a cohort of 1119 surgical cases. Clinical rheumatology 2022. link 25 Hoshina H, Takei H. Granulocyte-colony stimulating factor-associated aortitis in cancer: A systematic literature review. Cancer treatment and research communications 2021. link 26 Hasegawa S, Matsushima S, Matsuhisa H, Higuma T, Wada Y, Oshima Y. Selective Lesser Curvature Augmentation With Geometric Study for Repair of Aortic Arch Obstruction. The Annals of thoracic surgery 2021. link 27 Weismann CG, Grell BS, Odermarsky M, Mellander M, Liuba P. Echocardiographic Predictors of Recoarctation After Surgical Repair: A Swedish National Study. The Annals of thoracic surgery 2021. link 28 Yu Y, Wang Y, Yang M, Huang M, Li J, Jia Q et al.. Evaluating the severity of aortic coarctation in infants using anatomic features measured on CTA. European radiology 2021. link 29 Aghayev A, Bay CP, Tedeschi S, Monach PA, Campia U, Gerhard-Herman M et al.. Clinically isolated aortitis: imaging features and clinical outcomes: comparison with giant cell arteritis and giant cell aortitis. 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