Dissecting aorta diagnosed by CTA

Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 9

Abstract

52 years old male patient came to the hospital suffering from severe chest pain; CT thoracic aorta angiogram was requested. The result of the CTA showed that there is aortic dissection in the arch of the aorta. Keywords: CTA, CT, Angiogram.

Authors and Affiliations

E. Abd Elrahim, Ala. M. Abd Elgyoum, H. Osman, A. Elzaki, Ahmed Abdelrahim, Fatima Dahi, Ali Hassan

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E. Abd Elrahim, Ala. M. Abd Elgyoum, H. Osman, A. Elzaki, Ahmed Abdelrahim, Fatima Dahi, Ali Hassan (2015). Dissecting aorta diagnosed by CTA. Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports, 3(9), 821-823. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-377165