Computed Tomography of Acquired Aortic Diseases
Xhorlina Marko1, Constantino S Peña1
1Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, 8900 North Kendall Drive, Miami, FL 33176, USA.
Radiologic Clinics of North America
|November 21, 2018
Summary
Computed tomography angiography (CTA) offers a fast, non-invasive method to assess the aorta. CTA is now the standard for diagnosing acquired aortic diseases like aneurysms and aortoiliac conditions.
Area of Science:
- Vascular imaging
- Radiology
- Cardiovascular diagnostics
Background:
- Computed tomography angiography (CTA) provides detailed visualization of the aortic wall and lumen.
- It offers an easy, quick, and reproducible alternative to invasive methods.
- Isotropic image quality allows for versatile multiplanar reconstructions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the capabilities of CTA in evaluating the aorta.
- To establish CTA as a preferred diagnostic tool for acquired aortic diseases.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing computed tomography angiography (CTA) for aortic imaging.
- Performing multiplanar reconstructions from isotropic CTA datasets.
Main Results:
- CTA enables straightforward, rapid, and reproducible assessment of the aorta.
- Catheter angiography has been largely superseded by CTA for diagnosing acquired aortic conditions.
Conclusions:
- CTA is a highly effective non-invasive imaging modality for the aorta.
- It has become the standard for diagnosing acquired aortic diseases, including aneurysms and aortoiliac disease.
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