Multi-detector CT angiography of the aortic valve—Part 1: anatomy, technique and systematic approach to interpretation

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.2223-4292.2014.07.06

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. Radiologists should be familiar with the indications, advantages and limitations of MDCT for assessment of the aortic valve. This article reviews aortic valve anatomy and relevant terminology, technical aspects of MDCT image optimisation and describes a suggested approach to interpretation.

【 授权许可】

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