Journal-based CME Course: A 25-Year-Old With an Incidentally Detected Ascending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm and Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Activity ID

13639

Expires

July 18, 2027

Format Type

Journal-based

CME Credit

Fee

$30

CME Provider: JAMA

Description of CME Course

A woman had shortness of breath and a first-degree relative with a history of ascending aorta dissection. Imaging showed an isolated dilatation in the mid ascending aorta and a bicuspid aortic valve but no pulmonary infiltrates, effusion, or embolism and no aortic stenosis or regurgitation. What would you do next?

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1. This activity is accredited by the American Medical Association.
2. This activity is free to AMA members.

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Educational Objectives

Based on this clinical scenario and the accompanying image, understand how to arrive at a correct diagnosis.

Keywords

Clinical Challenge, Congenital Defects, Pediatrics, Cardiology, Valvular Heart Disease

Competencies

Medical Knowledge

CME Credit Type

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

DOI

10.1001/jama.2024.12435