[Imaging diagnosis in acute aortic syndromes].
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چکیده
Acute aortic dissection is a clinical emergency. Its prognosis is related mainly with prompt and accurate diagnosis, as well as rapid treatment. In this paper we review the importance of different imaging techniques in the diagnosis of patients with acute aortic syndrome. Aortic dissection, intramural haematoma, and penetrating aortic ulcer are discussed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Revista espanola de cardiologia
دوره 56 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003