Abstract
Aortic intramural hematoma is among the spectrum of pathologies that comprises acute aortic syndrome and carries a risk of progression to aortic dissection, aneurysm, rupture, and other complications. Evaluation by CT can identify imaging features associated with higher risk of complications. Ulcer-like projections, enlarged aortic diameter, increased hematoma thickness, and Stanford type A classification are associated with progression to complications. The significance of intramural blood pools within the hematoma and associated pleural/pericardial effusions is less certain. Detailed evaluation of intramural hematoma with CT can provide critical prognostic information with implications for patient management.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 267-272 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of cardiovascular computed tomography |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 2013 |
Keywords
- Aortic disease
- Aortic intramural hematoma
- Noninvasive cardiovascular imaging
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine