Thoracic aortic dissection occurs when the intima of the ... is confined to the thoracic aorta and IIIb which extends to the abdominal aorta. When the intima becomes compromised, a tear can ...

Thoracic aortic dissection occurs when the intima of the ... is confined to the thoracic aorta and IIIb which extends to the abdominal aorta. When the intima becomes compromised, a tear can ...

A CT provides valuable information about your aorta, such as the location and size of an aneurysm or dissection. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or magnetic resonance angiography (MRA), is another ...

It is possible that as the aneurysm enlarges and compresses surrounding nerves or organs, an individual may experience back or abdominal pain ... and size of an aneurysm or dissection. Magnetic ...

Note how the bare stent can be deployed over the abdominal visceral vessels in the setting of aortic dissection or malperfusion syndrome.