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Operating Transverse Aortic Constriction with Absorbable Suture to Obtain Transient Myocardial Hypertrophy
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Core curriculum case illustration: cardiac tamponade complicating proximal aortic dissection
H Laura Aaltonen1, Ken F Linnau2, Shaimaa Abdelhassib Fadl2
1Medical Imaging and Physiology, Lund University, Department of Translational Medicine, Malmö, SE-20502, Sweden. laura.aaltonen@med.lu.se.
Emergency Radiology
|June 16, 2017
Summary
This series highlights emergency radiology cases from the American Society of Emergency Radiology (ASER) online educational resources. Explore diverse case studies to enhance your diagnostic skills and knowledge in emergency imaging.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Medical Education
Background:
- The American Society of Emergency Radiology (ASER) provides online educational resources.
- A series highlights cases from the ASER online case bank.
Observation:
- This is the 39th case presented in the series.
- Each case is selected from the ASER online educational materials.
Findings:
- The series aims to increase engagement with ASER's online resources.
- Case studies cover various aspects of emergency radiology.
Implications:
- Increased utilization of the ASER online educational platform.
- Enhanced learning and diagnostic capabilities for radiologists and healthcare professionals.
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