A Rare Case of Aortic and Cardiac Thrombosis Revealing a Horton's Disease: Clinical Presentation, Diagnostic Challenges and Therapeutic Considerations

Abstract

Horton's Disease, also known as Giant cell arteritis is a disease of the blood vessels predominantly affecting medium and large-sized arteries mainly the branches of the aorta and its main vessels. In these patients, there is an increased cardiovascular risk for the development of both arterial and venous thromboembolism. In this case report we discussed a rare case of aortic and cardiac thrombosis associated with Horton's disease which is quite unusual. Early diagnosis is mandatory as the prognosis of this disease mainly depends on timely management. Horton's disease should be suspected in people aged above 55 years as this disease is unlikely and rare in people aged less than 55 years and females are more affected by this disease (men to women ratio is 2:1). This rare case highlights the importance of considering unusual and infrequent associations of this disease and accordingly tailoring the treatment strategies for optimal patient outcomes. decrease medical as well as financial burden, hence improving the management of cirrhotic patients. These predictors, however, need further work to validate reliability.