Medscape12 年
Imaging of Aortic Arch Anomalies and Associated Findings
Imaging is important in the diagnosis of aortic arch disease ... of the heart and the great vessels. Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (cMRI) is an alternative when echocardiography is limited ...
Medscape12 年
Imaging of Aortic Arch Anomalies and Associated Findings
2D imaging and Doppler interrogation of the arch and intracardiac structures are ... requires manipulation of the cMRI suite, a modern MRI scanner and the use of anesthesia or sedation in patients ...
Baylor College of Medicine4 年
Ascending and Arch Aortic Aneurysms and Dissection
Ascending and aortic arch aneurysms are commonly found incidentally ... A CT provides valuable information about your aorta, such as the location and size of an aneurysm or dissection. Magnetic ...
Baylor College of Medicine4 年
Ascending and Arch Aortic Aneurysms and Dissection
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) is another imaging modality to visualize your aortic aneurysm and vessels. Similar to a CT scan with contrast, an MRI or MRA ...
Healio9 年
Aortic Dissection - Descending
Transesophageal echocardiography and MRI can be useful as well. Descending aortic dissections can be treated medically. The goal of medical therapy is aimed at reducing blood pressure and the ...
Healio9 年
Ascending Aortic Aneurysm
An ascending aortic aneurysm occurs when the aortic wall ... kidney disease prohibits the use of contrast imaging with CT or MRI. Strict blood pressure control can help prevent progression of ...