Imaging of the acute aortic syndromes - 29/01/10
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To understand the etiology and development of the acute aortic syndromes.
Understand the key features of the différent entities comprising the Acute aortic syndromes.
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The acute aortic syndromes comprise of an overlapping spectrum of disorders which may hâve a variety of inciting etiologies : hypertension, cystic medial necrosis, atherosclerosis. Further progression of disease involves decreased integrity of the aortic intima which is exacerbated by increased wall stress.
Each of the aortic syndromes hâve characteristic features which help identify the form of disease and help in categorization : aortic dissection, intramural hematoma, penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer.
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Acute aortic syndromes carry significant morbidity and mortality, especially when detected late. Understanding the pathophysiology and radiologie features of acute aortic syndromes is critical in optimal and timely diagnostic évaluation.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Mots clés : Aorte, dissection, Aorte, anévrisme, Aorte, traumatisme
Vol 90 - N° 10
P. 1337 - octobre 2009 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.