Amanda Lea Steinberger DO, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Oleg Teytelboym MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

1. Examine current guidelines (American, European, and other international) with respect to radiologic diagnosis and treatment of thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAAs) 2. Illustrate imaging appearance and proper measurement techniques of TAAs across multiple modalities (CT, MRI, Echo) based on current guidelines through pictorial illustration 3. Review common pitfalls in TAA measurement 4. Illustrate TAA complications 5. Review post-repair imaging of TAAs  

Our exhibit will review 3D imaging of the aorta as well as proper measurement and diagnosis of thoracic aortic aneurysms based upon the current guidelines. After a brief discussion and comparison of current guidelines, we will demonstrate multimodality imaging of thoracic aortic aneurysms, with an emphasis on proper measurements and examples of common pitfalls. Additionally, we will pictorially illustrate the appearances of complications of TAAs such as dissection and intramural hematomas. Review post repair appearance of TAAs and optimal imaging techniques. Finally, we will summarize our presentation with key points for measuring TAAs in daily radiology practice.  

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Steinberger, A, Teytelboym, O, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms: What Every Radiologist Should Know To Effectively Communicate With Cardiologists and Cardiothoracic Surgeons.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14019406.html