2021•World Journal of Cardiovascular DiseasesOpen access

The Application of Computed Tomography Angiography in Aortic Dissection

Ning Liu, Yaokun Wu, Kai Le, Qi Mao, Maoting Zhou, Xi Yu, Jincheng Peng, Yun-Yun Tao, Xueqin Gong, Yongjun Ren, Hao Xu, Xuli Min, Jing Zheng, Weicheng Wang, Linjun Ma, Lin Yang

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Aortic dissection (AD) is a life-threatening clinical emergency requiring rapid diagnosis and effective intervention to improve patient survival and prognosis. Computed tomography angiography (CTA) can be used to diagnose AD accurately and quickly, making it the first choice for diagnosing AD in an emergency. This article reviews the application of CTA in the diagnosis and treatment of AD.

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Key concepts: Medicine, Aortic dissection, Radiology, Computed tomography, Computed tomography angiography, Angiography, Dissection (medical), Intervention (counseling)