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Multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT) provides valuable complimentary information to echocardiography and MRI for the assessment of aortic valve diseases and pre-procedural planning.
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MDCT is a key complementary imaging modality for evaluating aortic valve pathology, particularly for calcification assessment and TAVR planning.
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.
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Hoey et al. (2014) conducted a review in Aortic valve disease. Multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT) was evaluated. Multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT) provides valuable complimentary information to echocardiography and MRI for the assessment of aortic valve diseases and pre-procedural planning.
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