2009
DOI: 10.1007/s11547-009-0402-x
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ECG-gated multidetector computed tomography for the assessment of the postoperative ascending aorta

Abstract: MDCT is currently considered a compulsory diagnostic step in patients with suspected or known aortic pathology. MDCT is a reliable technique for anatomical and functional assessment of the postoperative aortic root and provides cardiac surgeons with new and detailed information, enabling them to formulate a prognostic opinion regarding the outcome of the surgical procedure.

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“…1,64 The latest innovations in clinical practice include electrocardiographically gated 66 aortic computed tomographic studies leading to high-quality, precise imaging of the ascending aorta, as well as simultaneous evaluation of the coronary arteries 67 ( Figure 15). Electrocardiographically gated CTA adds valuable information in the study of aortic pathology involving the aortic root and valve, 68 in congenital heart disease, 69 for simultaneous aortocoronary evaluation, 66 for planning of endovascular therapy, 68,70 for imaging of the postsurgical ascending aorta, 71 and to show dynamic changes of true luminal compression in aortic dissection. 72 The main drawbacks of CTare the use of ionizing radiation and iodinated contrast media (ICM).…”
Section: F Ctmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…1,64 The latest innovations in clinical practice include electrocardiographically gated 66 aortic computed tomographic studies leading to high-quality, precise imaging of the ascending aorta, as well as simultaneous evaluation of the coronary arteries 67 ( Figure 15). Electrocardiographically gated CTA adds valuable information in the study of aortic pathology involving the aortic root and valve, 68 in congenital heart disease, 69 for simultaneous aortocoronary evaluation, 66 for planning of endovascular therapy, 68,70 for imaging of the postsurgical ascending aorta, 71 and to show dynamic changes of true luminal compression in aortic dissection. 72 The main drawbacks of CTare the use of ionizing radiation and iodinated contrast media (ICM).…”
Section: F Ctmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…MDCT (Fig. 2) circumvents these limitations and risks and provides accurate assessment of valve morphology and severity of aortic stenosis [21,22]. Additionally, many of these patients may require postoperative follow-up after aortic valve replacement.…”
Section: Bicuspid Aortic Valvementioning
confidence: 99%
“…Over the past decades, non-invasive imaging of the thoracic aorta had remarkable advancements, involving different imaging techniques including trans-thoracic echocardiography (TTE), trans-esophageal echocardiography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), and conventional catheter angiography. Among these, CT is the most robust, reliable, and accurate non-invasive technique widely used in clinical practice both in acute and stable patients' settings; CT also allows the concomitant assessment of thoracic aorta and coronary arteries [7] , [8] , [9] . The normal diameters and ranges for thoracic aortic size have been established historically using ultrasound [10] , [11] , [12] , [13] , [14] , [15] , [16] , [17] , and more recently reassessed also with CT and MR Angiography [18] , [19] , [20] , [21] .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%