Knowing the dimension of the aorta is vitally important. As can be seen from the previous descriptions and images, measuring the thoracic aortic is not a mean feat. In some cases, it may be difficult to reconcile discrepant studies or to achieve an ultimate measurement that encompasses the sepa...
AortaAortopathyEctasiaThoracicHigh-quality aortic imaging plays a central role in the management of patients with thoracic aortic aneurysm. Computed tomography angiography and magnetic resonance angiography are the most commonly used techniques for thoracic aortic aneurysm diagnosis and imaging surveillance, ...
Furthermore any kind of anuloaortic ectasia or phenotypic association with connective tissue disease such as a bifid uvula in Loeys-Dietz syndrome should alert for close observation and intervention in case of progression [14]. Finally, functional imaging may lead the way to a better anticipation ...
Intracranial arterial dolichoectasia is associated with enlarged descending thoracic aorta. Neurology. 2004;63:2016–21.Pico F, Labreuche J, Cohen A, et al. GENIC investigators. Intracranial arterial dolichoectasia is associated with enlarged descending thoracic aorta[ J ]. Neurology,2004, 63 ( ...
Intracranial arterial dolichoectasia is associated with enlarged descending thoracic aorta: Reply from the AuthorsPico, F.Cohen, A.Amarenco, P.NEUROLOGY -MINNEAPOLIS-
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