Possibilities of transesophageal MRI for assessment of aortic disease: A review

Kendrick A. Shunk; Ergin Atalar; Joao A.C. Lima

doi:10.1023/A:1010667617641

Possibilities of transesophageal MRI for assessment of aortic disease: A review

Kendrick A. Shunk, Ergin Atalar, Joao A.C. Lima

School of Medicine

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Abstract

The thoracic aortic wall is a common site of atherosclerotic plaque in humans. Tools for serial, non-invasive assessment of these plaques are of value for addressing gaps in our basic understanding of the biology of plaque rupture and its relationship to atherosclerotic disease progression as well as for monitoring response to anti-atherosclerotic interventions in therapeutic clinical trials. Common approaches to assessment of the wall of the thoracic aorta in vivo are limited. Here we discuss some of the challenges and limitations encountered by conventional techniques and review a novel approach, transesophageal MRI (TEMRI). Initial experiences in applying the TEMRI approach to assessment of aortic morphology and pathology are discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	179-185
Number of pages	7
Journal	International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging
Volume	17
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1010667617641
State	Published - Dec 18 2001

Keywords

Aorta
Atherosclerosis
Echocardiography
MRI

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Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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