A CT provides valuable information about your aorta, such as the location and size of an aneurysm or dissection. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or magnetic resonance angiography (MRA), is another ...

Thoracic aortic dissection occurs when the intima of the aorta becomes compromised and “tears” or “dissects” a new layer that fills with blood between the intima and the media. This ...

Thoracic aortic dissection occurs when the intima of the aorta becomes compromised and “tears” or “dissects” a new layer that fills with blood between the intima and the media. This ...

Anyone with a first-degree relative with aortic dissection should be screened (e.g., genetic testing, imaging) for conditions that affect the aorta. This could lead to early detection of aortic ...

A CT scan provides valuable information about your aorta, such as the location and size of an aneurysm or dissection. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) is ...

Medically reviewed by Christopher Lee, MD The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body, carrying oxygen-rich blood from ...

provided real-time imaging that revealed the large tear in Adair’s aorta. This swift identification led to further diagnostic scans, confirming the aortic dissection and expediting her urgent ...

Over time, there is an increased risk of developing an aortic aneurysm, repeated dissection, and rupture. Regular imaging and blood pressure control are critical to improving long-term prognosis ...

Patients eligible for TAVR require imaging to precisely measure the size of the aortic annulus in order ... such as cardiac perforation or arterial dissection. Potential long term harms include ...