Natural history of spontaneous aortic intramural hematoma progression: six years follow-up with cardiovascular magnetic resonance.
We described a 6 years follow-up of a spontaneous aortic intramural hematoma (IMH) with cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) examination. Since multiple factors may play roles in the natural history of IMH, the patient experienced the course of progression, which included hematoma absorption, ulcer-like lesion, aneurysm and limited dissection. The initial and follow-up CMR examination included 3D CE MRA and non-enhanced "bright blood" pulse sequence. The inherent advantage of outstanding contrast with plain scan, which shorten the scan time and avoid potential risk of contrast agent, might make the fast gradient echo sequence as an alternative method when following stable IMH.
Ma
Xiaohai
X
Deptartment of Radiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100029, China. maxi8238@gmail.com
Zhang
Zhaoqi
Z
Fan
Zhanming
Z
Zhao
Lei
L
Yu
Jing
J
D000368:Aged; D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006406:Hematoma / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography
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