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Pseudocoarctation of the aorta.
J R LePage1, E Szechenyi, J W Ross-Duggan
1Oral Roberts University School of Medicine, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74137.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
|January 1, 1988
Summary
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) effectively diagnosed pseudocoarctation of the aorta, a non-invasive technique superior to digital subtraction angiography (DSA) for visualizing aortic anatomy.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Imaging
- Diagnostic Radiology
- Medical Physics
Background:
- Pseudocoarctation of the aorta is a rare congenital anomaly.
- Accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate management.
- Conventional imaging modalities may have limitations.