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Pictorial review: computed tomography features of cardiovascular emergencies and associated imminent decompensation.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20963462     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT) scanner is available in most hospitals and is increasingly being used as the first line imaging in trauma and suspected cardiovascular emergencies, such as acute coronary syndrome, pulmonary artery thrombo-embolism, abdominal aortic aneurysm and acute haemorrhage (Ryan et al. Clin Radiol 60:599-607, 2005). A significant number of these patients are haemodynamically unstable and can rapidly progress into shock and death. Recognition of computed tomography (CT) signs of imminent cardiovascular decompensation will alert the clinical radiologist to the presence of shock. In this review, the imaging findings of cardiovascular emergencies in both acute traumatic and non-traumatic settings with associated signs of imminent decompensation will be described and illustrated.
Authors:
Tow Non Yeow; Vikram Muppalla Raju; Nanda Venkatanarasimha; Bruce M Fox; Carl A Roobottom
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2010-10-07
Journal Detail:
Title:  Emergency radiology     Volume:  18     ISSN:  1438-1435     ISO Abbreviation:  Emerg Radiol     Publication Date:  2011 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-03-15     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9431227     Medline TA:  Emerg Radiol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  127-38     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Peninsula Radiology Academy, Plymouth International Business Park, Plymouth, PL6 5WR, UK, tnyao@yahoo.com.
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