ECG-gated multislice Computed Tomography angiography as a comprehensive non-invasive imaging tool in patient with aortic coarctation
CTA in aortic coarctation
Keywords:
Multislice Computed Tomography Angiography; ECG-Gated Scan; Aortic Coarctation; Collateral Vascularization; CollateralsAbstract
We describe a case of a 52 year-old-woman with aortic coarctation demonstrated by means of 40-slice MSCT angiography. Based on the information extracted from MSCT it was possible to display the anatomical configuration of the disease, the thoraco-abdominal collateral pathways. The best therapeutic approach was established on the basis of MSCT findings. MSCT is a reliable and comprehensive tool for the assessment of adult patients with aortic coarctation.
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