Transesophageal echocardiography and MRI can be useful ... is advised when lowering blood pressure during acute ascending aortic dissection since shock can occur from the many possible complications.

Intraoperative echocardiography has been used during ... A significant risk of dissection following aortic-valve replacement (AVR) has been identified by several investigators, particularly ...

Thoracic aortic dissection occurs when the intima of ... modality and has a sensitivity approaching 100%. Transesophageal echocardiography and MRI can be useful as well. Descending aortic ...

A CT provides valuable information about your aorta, such as the location and size of an aneurysm or dissection. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or magnetic resonance angiography (MRA), is another ...

The UK’s first aortic specialist nurse has been chosen to lead a new virtual consultation service for aortic dissection patients launched by a national charity. Emma Hope, who retired from the NHS ...