Imaging: Echo, CT and MRI

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Fig. 6.1a PLAX zoom view at peak/mid-systole to measure the aortic annulus and LVOT Fig. 6.1b PLAX zoom view at end diastole to measure the SOV and STJ Fig. 6.1c…

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Pathological Background

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Fig. 2.1 Definition of so-called cystic medial necrosis In CHD with great artery dilatation (aortic or pulmonary dilatation), six morphologic variations are possibly represented: 1. Marfan syndrome (intrinsic connective tissue…

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Physiological Background

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Fig. 3.1 Magnetic resonance image of a patient with conduit dysfunction of aortic arch (aortic coarctation) (Ref. [1]) 3.2 Aortic Reservoir Function The aorta is not only a simple conduit…

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Pulse Wave Velocity and Augmentation Index

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Fig. 7.1 Measurement of pulse wave velocity. The delay time between the two pressures is the transmission time (T), and the distance (L) between the two pressure recording sites divided…

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Stenting in Aortopathies

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Fig. 13.1 (a) Aortic angiogram, lateral projection demonstrating near interruption of the distal aortic arch. (b) Angiogram following stent placement demonstrating a patent aorta without evidence of dissection or pseudoaneurysm….

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Comprehensive Assessment of Aortopathy Using Catheterization

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Fig. 8.1 Mechanisms for developing aortic dilatation 8.3 Impedance Mismatch Characteristic features of aortopathy, including augmented stiffness, aortic dilatation, and subsequent distal narrowing, result in heterogeneity of aortic properties, both…

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