The diagnostic work-up of aortic dissection is highly dependent on the pretest probability of the patients as well as their hemodynamic status. In hemodynamically unstable patients, transesophageal echocardiography has the greatest value. CT scan, MRI, and transesophageal echocardiography have been observed to have similar reliability in the diagnosis of aortic dissection. However, CT and MRI have been preferred modality for assessing the extension and branch involvement in aortic dissection and diagnosing other types of acute aortic syndrome other than dissection as well as traumatic aortic lesions.
Aortic dissection diagnostic study of choice
Aortic dissection imaging in acute aortic dissection
Aortic dissection other imaging findings
Traumatic aortic rupture other diagnostic studies
Thoracic aortic aneurysm diagnostic study of choice
Myocardial rupture other diagnostic studies
Abdominal aortic aneurysm diagnostic study of choice
D-dimer diagnostic role in thromboembolism