Derriford Hospital, Plymouth

Review examines multi-detector row computed tomography in acute aortic syndrome

Published in Telemedicine Business Week, February 8th, 2006

A recent article examines the role of multi-detector row computed tomography (MDCT) imaging and cardiac gating in the assessment of acute aortic syndromes (AAS) and discusses the differentiation of this spectrum of aortic diseases with reference to the key imaging findings as obtained by experience in our institution.

"Acute aortic syndromes (AAS) encompass a spectrum of emergencies. These include those non-traumatic disease entities of the aorta namely, penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer, intramural hematoma, dissection and aneurysm rupture." researchers in England report.

"The various types of AAS cannot be reliably differentiated on clinical...

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Source: Telemedicine Business Week (2006-02-08)

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