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Vascular Medicine Series: The New Era in Aortic Imaging
Mayo Clinic Talks
24 minutes
2 months ago
Vascular Medicine Series: The New Era in Aortic Imaging
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.
Guests: Christopher Francois, M.D.
The risk of thoracic aortic dissection increases as the diameter of the aorta widens. A diameter greater than 5 cm is associated with an increased risk of dissection in the general population. Patients with Marfan Syndrome have defective connective tissue and dissection commonly occurs with diameters less than 5 cm. Other health conditions associated with aortic dilation and potential dissection include Ehlers Danlos and those with bicuspid aortic valves. It therefore becomes extremely important to accurately assess the aorta. Fortunately, we now have a variety of imaging tools available and several of these tools are relatively new. My guest for today’s podcast is Dr. Christopher Francois, from the Department of Diagnostic Radiology at the Mayo Clinic and he’ll bring us up to date regarding the most recent imaging techniques as we continue our series on vascular medicine. We’ll discuss who’s at risk for an aortic aneurysm, when some of the more traditional imaging is indicated and when we should consider some of the newer imaging tools.
Mayo Clinic Talks: Vascular Medicine Series | Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development
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