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Erschienen in: Herz 3/2013

01.05.2013 | Review article

Diagnosis of acute aortic syndromes

Imaging and beyond

verfasst von: Prof. E. Bossone, M.D., Ph.D., FESC, FCCP, FACC, T. Suzuki, K.A. Eagle, J.W. Weinsaft

Erschienen in: Herz | Ausgabe 3/2013

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Abstract

Acute aortic syndromes are fatal medical conditions including classic acute aortic dissection, intramural hematoma, and penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer. Given the nonspecific symptoms and signs, a high clinical index of suspicion followed by an imaging study, namely transesophageal echocardiography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging (sensitivity 98–100% and specificity 95–100%), is a conditio sine qua non for prompt diagnosis of acute aortic syndromes. This article provides an overview of established and emerging approaches for the assessment of acute aortic syndromes, with focus on imaging and biomarkers. In this regard, D-dimer levels (cut-off: 500 ng/ml) may be useful to rule out aortic dissection, if used within the first 24 h after symptom onset.
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Metadaten
Titel
Diagnosis of acute aortic syndromes
Imaging and beyond
verfasst von
Prof. E. Bossone, M.D., Ph.D., FESC, FCCP, FACC
T. Suzuki
K.A. Eagle
J.W. Weinsaft
Publikationsdatum
01.05.2013
Verlag
Urban and Vogel
Erschienen in
Herz / Ausgabe 3/2013
Print ISSN: 0340-9937
Elektronische ISSN: 1615-6692
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00059-012-3710-1

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