[Imaging diagnosis in acute aortic syndromes].
Acute aortic dissection is a clinical emergency. Its prognosis is related mainly with prompt and accurate diagnosis, as well as rapid treatment. In this paper we review the importance of different imaging techniques in the diagnosis of patients with acute aortic syndrome. Aortic dissection, intramural haematoma, and penetrating aortic ulcer are discussed.
Zamorano
José Luis
JL
Laboratorio de Ecocardiografía. Instituto Cardiovascular. Hospital Clínico San Carlos. Madrid. España. jlzamorano@navegalia.com
Pérez de Isla
Leopoldo
L
González
Rosa
R
Almería
Carlos
C
Rodrigo
José Luis
JL
D001015:Aortic Arch Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014456:Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D014463:Ultrasonography