Key result
MDCT is the investigation of choice to evaluate and classify acute aortic syndromes, with this review highlighting updates in CT imaging characteristics, pathophysiology, and potential pitfalls.
Why the study?
Correct diagnosis and prompt management of acute aortic syndromes are imperative to reduce mortality, requiring imaging departments to understand their pathophysiology, CT imaging characteristics, and complications.
This review highlights the critical role of MDCT in the rapid and accurate diagnosis of acute aortic syndromes to guide prompt management and reduce mortality.
Supports MDCT preference for acute aortic syndromes; leaves open prospective validation of updated CT features.
Acute aortic syndromes consist of aortic dissection, intramural hematoma, penetrating aortic ulcer, and ruptured aortic aneurysm. Acute aortic syndromes are considered a clinical emergency with patients presenting with severe chest pain. MDCT is considered as the investigation of choice to evaluate and classify acute aortic syndromes. Correct diagnosis and prompt management of acute aortic syndromes are imperative to reduce mortality and morbidity. Hence, imaging departments must have a basic understanding of their pathophysiology, imaging characteristics, and possible complications, this article reviews the updates in CT imaging of these syndromes and their pitfalls.
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Awa et al. (2022) conducted a review in Acute aortic syndromes. MDCT (CT imaging) was evaluated. MDCT is the investigation of choice to evaluate and classify acute aortic syndromes, with this review highlighting updates in CT imaging characteristics, pathophysiology, and potential pitfalls.
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