Ishan Garg, Thomas M Grist, Prashant Nagpal
Aortic pathologic conditions represent diverse disorders, including aortic aneurysm, acute aortic syndrome, traumatic aortic injury, and atherosclerosis. Given the nonspecific clinical features, noninvasive imaging is critical in screening, diagnosis, management, and posttherapeutic surveillance. Of the commonly used imaging modalities, including ultrasound, computed tomography, and MR imaging, the final choice often depends on a combination of factors: acuity of clinical presentation, suspected underlying diagnosis, and institutional practice...
August 2023: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics of North America