[Imaging of aortic disease].

Area of Science:

• Cardiovascular Imaging
• Diagnostic Radiology
• Vascular Medicine

Background:

• Aortic diseases encompass a range of congenital, acquired, and inflammatory conditions.
• Accurate diagnosis and management are crucial for patient outcomes.
• Various imaging modalities are employed based on clinical presentation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze current imaging strategies for clinically significant aortic diseases.
• To provide an overview of diagnostic approaches for aortic aneurysms and dissections.
• To contextualize imaging within treatment and follow-up protocols.

Main Methods:

• Review of current literature and clinical guidelines on aortic disease imaging.
• Analysis of imaging modalities used for congenital, acquired, and inflammatory aortic conditions.
• Emphasis on imaging for traumatic and non-traumatic aortic aneurysms and dissections.

Main Results:

• Imaging choices depend on the specific aortic disease and clinical context.
• Modalities like CT, MRI, and ultrasound play key roles in diagnosis.
• Imaging is essential for planning endovascular interventions and monitoring post-treatment.

Conclusions:

• A tailored imaging approach is vital for effective management of aortic diseases.
• Understanding imaging's role in endovascular treatment and follow-up is critical.
• Current strategies address diverse aortic pathologies from diagnosis to long-term care.