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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