Abstract
OBJECTIVE. This article reviews the spectrum of disease processes that may involve the aortic root with particular emphasis on the role of cardiovascular MRI and MDCT angiography in their assessment. Key MRI and MDCT imaging findings are discussed and illustrated. CONCLUSION. Radiologists should be aware of the spectrum of disease processes that may involve the aortic root and their appearances at MRI and MDCT angiography.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | W175-W186 |
Journal | American Journal of Roentgenology |
Volume | 199 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Aug 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Aortic root
- Aortic valve
- Cardiovascular MRI
- MDCT
- Sinus of valsalva
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging