title: Multi-detector CT angiography of the aortic valve-Part 2: disease specific findings.
abstract: The aortic valve and adjacent structures should be routinely evaluated on all thoracic cross-sectional imaging studies. Echocardiography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are the main imaging techniques used for assessment of the aortic valve and related pathology but multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT) can offer valuable complimentary information in some clinical scenarios. MDCT is the definite means of assessing aortic valvular calcification, acute aortic syndrome and for non-invasive assessment of the coronary arteries. MDCT also has an emerging role in the planning and follow-up of trans-catheter aortic valve replacement. This article reviews the spectrum of aortic valve disease highlighting the key MDCT imaging features.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Heart of England NHS Trust, Birmingham, UK.
authors.forename: Edward T D
authors.initials: ET
authors.lastname: Hoey
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Heart of England NHS Trust, Birmingham, UK.
authors.forename: Arul
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ganeshan
keywords: Multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT); aortic root; aortic valve