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Spectral computed tomography angiography using a gadolinium-based contrast agent for imaging of pathologies of the aorta
ObjectivesEspecially patients with aortic aneurysms and multiple computed tomography angiographies (CTA) might show medical conditions which oppose...
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Biomechanical properties of the ascending aorta in patients with arterial hypertension by velocity vector imaging
Aortic stiffness is an important risk factor for cardiovascular events and morbidity. Increased aortic stiffness is associated with an increase in...
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Can you accurately rule out acute aortic syndrome by restricting imaging of the aorta to the area of the patient’s pain?
BackgroundAcute aortic syndrome (AAS) is a life-threatening condition necessitating timely and accurate diagnosis for appropriate treatment....
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Pre-operative Imaging of Critical Coarctation of the Aorta: Impact on Surgical Approach and Outcomes
Computed tomographic angiography (CTA) has been increasingly used for the evaluation of infants with aortic arch hypoplasia and coarctation of the...
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Ultrasound vector flow imaging during veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in a thoracic aorta model
In veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) treatment, the mixing zone is a key hemodynamic factor that determines the efficacy of...
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Coral reef aorta: a rare form of obstruction of the ascending aorta in adolescent with aortopathy- case report
BackgroundSupra aortic obstruction in children is uncommon and is seen in certain unique conditions. While intraluminal obstruction due to heavy...
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Assessment of anatomy of the aorta in patients with a coarctation of aorta
BackgroundCoarctation of the aorta (CoA) is a congenital heart disease characterized by the narrowing of the aorta, resulting in reduced blood flow...
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Inferences of SPECT renal dynamic imaging injection quality based on lung and abdominal aorta imaging features
ObjectiveTo analyze the characteristics of blood flow perfusion images at different injection levels to establish an evaluation standard for renal...
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Granulomatous inflammation mimicking a hematoma around the replaced ascending aorta in magnetic resonance imaging: a case report
BackgroundGranulomatous inflammation results from various causes including infections and allergic reactions. It can appear as high signal intensity...
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Clarifying the Anatomy of Tetralogy of Fallot with S-shaped Ascending Aorta
We recently encountered several cases of tetralogy of Fallot with an abnormally oriented S-shaped ascending aorta. In this retrospective study, we...
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Volume of the proximal half of the thoracic aorta is the most comprehensive FDG-PET/CT indicator of arterial aging throughout adulthood
Introduction18 F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) and computed tomography (CT) features of the proximal and more elastic...
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Cinematic rendering of non-traumatic thoracic aorta emergencies: a new look at an old problem
Non-traumatic thoracic aorta emergencies are acute conditions associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. In the emergency setting, timely...
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Effective diameter of the abdominal aorta in children
PurposeMeasure out of the standard interval in the aorta diameter is a clue for aortic aneurysm or hypoplasia. Pediatric studies focusing...
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Pseudoaneurysm of aorta after transcatheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus
Aortic pseudoaneurysm is a rare but life-threatening complication after transcatheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) with only a few...
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The current and future role of imaging of thoracic aortic disease: a North American society for cardiovascular imaging commentary on the 2022 AHA/ACC guidelines for the diagnosis and management of aortic disease
The 2022 AHA/ACC Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Aortic Disease introduced important updates for managing thoracic aorta aortic...
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A rare case of a simultaneous post-dissection saccular aneurysm of the ascending aorta and large pulmonary artery aneurysm with secondary embolism: a case report
BackgroundAneurysms of the pulmonary arteries and the ascending aorta are rare, and both bear a high mortality risk if left untreated. In general,...
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What to do with a protruding coronary stent in the aorta?
Coronary artery stents protruding into the aorta is a rarely reported problem. Issues with the protruding stent include embolization and interference...
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Left fourth and sixth costovertebral dislocation abutting the aorta
While rib fractures are common in blunt thoracic trauma, dislocations of the costovertebral joints (CVJs) are extremely rare and typically involve...
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Inflammation in aortic surgery: postoperative evolution of biomarkers according pathologies and segments of the aorta
ObjectivesAortic pathologies often present with elevated inflammatory biomarkers due to the nature of the disease. Open aortic surgery causes...
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Resection of pleural solitary fibrous tumors with distinct feeding vessels arising from the descending aorta: a case report
BackgroundPleural solitary fibrous tumors (pSFTs) are rare mesenchymal pleural tumors with rich vascularity. Surgical resection is the cornerstone of...
