Multi-detector computed tomography of an aortic dissection in a cat.
Contrast enhanced, multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT) is a useful diagnostic imaging modality that has become increasingly available in veterinary medicine. Multi-planar and three-dimensional reconstructions allow accurate and comprehensive assessment of cardiac and vascular lesions with short image acquisition times. ECG-gated, contrast enhanced MDCT was used to assess the lesion extent and therapeutic options in a case of aortic dissection diagnosed in a hypertensive cat.
Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University, Magruder Hall, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA. Electronic address: kate.scollan@oregonstate.edu.
Katherine
K
Scollan
Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University, Magruder Hall, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA.
David
D
Sisson
D000784:Aortic Dissection / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002415:Cats; D008297:Male; D061330:Multidetector Computed Tomography / Q000662:veterinary*
ECG-gated MDCT; Echocardiography; Intimal flap; Systemic hypertension