Multi-detector CT angiography of the aortic valve—Part 2: disease specific findings

Quantitative Imaging in Medicine and Surgery

Arul Ganeshan¹  Edward T.D. Hoey¹ 

[1] Department of Radiology, Heart of England NHS Trust, Birmingham, UK

关键词: Multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT);    aortic valve;    aortic root;   

DOI  :  10.3978/j.issn.2223-4292.2014.07.07

学科分类：外科医学

来源: AME Publications

【 摘 要 】

The aortic valve and adjacent structures should be routinely evaluated on all thoracic cross-sectional imaging studies. Echocardiography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are the main imaging techniques used for assessment of the aortic valve and related pathology but multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT) can offer valuable complimentary information in some clinical scenarios. MDCT is the definite means of assessing aortic valvular calcification, acute aortic syndrome and for non-invasive assessment of the coronary arteries. MDCT also has an emerging role in the planning and follow-up of trans-catheter aortic valve replacement. This article reviews the spectrum of aortic valve disease highlighting the key MDCT imaging features.

【 授权许可】

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