Evaluation of aortic aneurysms and dissection of aorta by intravenous digital subtraction angiography.
Indian Heart J
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1990 Jan-Feb; 42(1): 55-7
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ABSTRACT
Intravenous (IV) digital subtraction angiography (DSA) was performed in 12 patients with suspected aortic aneurysm/dissection. Bolus injection of 30-40 ml of contrast in mid right atrium/main pulmonary artery at a flow rate of 18-20 ml/sec. during DSA accurately localised the site and extent in all 7 patients of aortic aneurysm and in 4 patients of aortic dissection. In one patient, radiological opacity was unrelated to aorta. There were no complications. IV-DSA should be the preferred mode of evaluation for aortic aneurysm and dissection of aorta.
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Aneurisma Aórtico
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Idoso
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Angiografia Digital
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Adulto
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Dissecção Aórtica
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Pessoa de Meia-Idade
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Inglês
Revista:
Indian heart j
Ano de publicação:
1990
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Artigo
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