Transthoracic 3D Echocardiographic Imaging of Type A Aortic Dissection – Case Presentation

Szabó, István Adorján; Kocsis, Ildikó; Fogarasi, Zoltán; Belényi, Boglárka; Frigy, Attila

doi:10.1515/amma-2017-0027

Abstract

In type A aortic dissection (AoD) an early and accurate diagnosis is essential to improve survival, by applying urgent surgical repair. 3D transthoracic echocardiography (3D-TTE), an advanced noninvasive imaging technique, could offer a comprehensive evaluation of the ascending aorta and aortic arch in this regard. Both modalities of real-time 3D imaging – live 3D and full-volume aquisition – proved to be useful in evaluating the localization and extent of AoD. Our case illustrates the utility of 3D-TTE in the complex assessment AoD. By providing the proper anatomical dataset, 3D-TTE could facilitate considerably the diagnosis of type A AoD.

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Transthoracic 3D Echocardiographic Imaging of Type A Aortic Dissection – Case Presentation

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