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Aortic dissection
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Dr.E.VIJAYAKUMAR
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AORTIC DISSECTION
 Most common acute emergency condition of the
aorta.
 Overall inhospital mortality 15-20%, increased in
complicated dissection(eg, cerebral sequelae, aortic branch
involvement, pericardial involvement, and visceral involvement)
 Early diagnosis and treatment essential for
improved prognosis.
 initiated by an intimal tear,which allows blood to
penetrate into &split the medial layer.
 cleavage plane is produced between inner 2/3 &
outer 1/3 of media.
Aortic dissection
Pathophysiological features
 Altered pressure result in extension of dissection for a
variable distance distal and sometimes proximal to the
entry tear creating false channel
 False lumen separated from true lumen by
intimomedial flap
 Reduction in the wall of elastic tissue within the wall
of false lumen leads to subsequent aneurysmal
dilation
 The true lumen collapses due to loss of transmural pressure across
the dissection flap, which has become detached from its
connective tissue attachment, thereby reducing the elastic recoil
and shortening the flap.
 The elastic flap is released from transmural pressure, and it contracts
and does not respond to absolute aortic pressures.
 There is expansion of the false lumen due to reduced elastic recoil in
its thin outer wall, which contains only about one-third of the baseline
elastin. The elastin-poor outer wall of the false lumen then dilates more
than the elastin-rich nondissected baseline wall to generate the wall
tension required to balance a given blood pressure.
 Ultimately, the tension in the thin outer wall may become so great as to
cause rupture of the false lumen.
 The overall degree of dilatation depends on the blood pressure,
residual wall thickness (depth of dissection plane in the media),
and percentage of the wall circumference involved in the
dissection .
 The dissection may move in either an antegrade or retrograde
direction. Because of pressure differences, the false lumen
may compress or obstruct the true lumen.
 In general, the dissection may remain patent as a false lumen,
thrombose, recommunicate with the true lumen through
fenestrations, or rupture into potential spaces such as the
pericardial, pleural, or peritoneal cavities . The type of dissection
is determined by the site of origin of the intimal tear . Arteries
supplied exclusively by the false lumen are rarely
compromised
Predisposing factor
• Old age
• Hyper tension(80% of cases)
• Aortic atherosclerosis
• Non-specific aortic aneurysm
• Aortic coarctation
• Collagen vascular disease(marfan’s syndrome ,Ehlers -Danlos
syndrome)
• Fibromuscular dysplasia
• Previous aortic surgery(CABG,Aortic valve replacement)
• Pregnancy(usually 3 rd trimester)
• Blunt chest trauma
• Iatrogenic(cardiac catheterisation, intra aortic ballon pumping)
Clinical presentation
 Tearing chest pain or back gain, 80% to-90%
 Abdominal pain,oliguria&anuria(renal vein involvement)
 Syncope( hypotension secondary to cardiac tamponade or obstruction of
cerebral vessels)
 Aortic regurgitation(Diastolic murmur,severe AR result in cardiac
failure)
 Blood pressure discrepancies between extremities
 Neurological deficits
 Pulse deficits andIschemia (branch orifice involvement by the
dissection flap or obliteration of the true lumen by an expanding false lumen)
 Compression of Lt laryngeal Nr, SVC, bronchus ,esophagus
 Silent dissections are very rare
 With modern high- resolution imaging,two other pathological entities also
potential precursors
 Intramural hematoma
 Penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer
• Intramural hematoma distinguished from mural thrombus with cross sectional
imaging
 Mural thrombus:
Lies on the top of the intima
Frequently calcified
 Intramural hematoma:
Subintimal
Hyperdense on unenhanced CT.
VARIANTS
 Aortic wall hematoma :
Hemorrhage within the aortic wall with no identifiable intimal
flap or false lumen.
This entry is caused by bleeding from vasa vasorum into the
media.
Not detected by angiography;
noncontrast CT is the study of choice (hyperdense aortic wall).
 Penetrating aortic ulcer
Found usually in association with an atherosclerotic aneurysm.
An ulcer rupture into the media and results in a contained
rupture or focal dissection.
Not a true dissection but has a similar presentation.
High mortality because of rupture.
Classificatiion
 Depending the extent of thoracic aorta involved
 Stanford system based on whether or not surgery is
required
 Acute: Duration of symptoms <14 days
 Chronic: >14 days
Classification
 
|
Site of
dissection
Crawford Debakey Stanford
Both
ascending
and
descending
aorta
Proximal
dissection
Type 1 Type A
Ascending
aorta and
arch only
Proximal
dissection
Type 2 Type A
Descending
aorta
only(distal to
left
subclavian
Ar)
Distal
dissection
Type3a:limite
d to thoracic
aorta
Type
3b:extends to
abdominal
aorta
Type B
Aortic dissection
Type A
The intimal flap (arrowhead) arises from the ascending aorta and may extend into
the descending aorta.
TYPE B
 The dissection flap (arrowhead) arises from the descending aorta distal to the
left subclavian artery
Mechanism of branch vessel ischemia
 1.Dynamic obstruction
 2.Static obstruction
 Dynamic obstruction
Affect vessel arising the
true lumen.collapse of the true lumen result in
bowing dissection flap,either proximal to or at the
level of the ostium of a branch vessel,restricting or
occluding the flow.
 Static obstruction:
Results from extension of the dissection into the
branch vessel without a re-entry point.Increased
pressure or thrombus formation in false lumen within
the branch vessel produce a focal stenosis and end
organ ischemia
Complication
 Stanford type A
 rupture of the dissection into the pericardium with progressive cardiac
tamponade
 occlusion of the coronary or supraaortic vessels
 severe aortic insufficiency with acute heart failure
 Stanford type B
 Rupture
 Aneurysm
 Branch vessel ischaemia
Purpose of imaging
 Establish the diagnosis
 Define the extent of dissection
 Identify the true and false lumen
 Identify the entry and re- entry tears
 Assess the complication (involvement of aortic branch
vessels,rupture and aneurysm formation)
X-ray features
 Displacement of trachea to right
 mediastinal widening(75%)
 “calcium sign” -uncommon but highly specific(separation of the intimal calcification
from the outer aortic soft tissue border by 10 mm.)
 double-density appearance of the aorta
 a localized bulge along a normally smooth aortic contour
 a disparity in the caliber between the descending and ascending aorta
 obliteration of the aortic knob
 left sided pleural effusion,pericardial effusion(complication of aortic dissection)
Aortic dissection
Aortic dissection
 Wide aortic knob&widening of mediastinum
ECG
 Electrocardiographic (ECG) findings may be normal
unless there has been compromise of the coronary
arteries giving rise to an acute coronary syndrome with
associated findings on the ECG tracing.
 No specific biochemical markers are available for
detection of an aortic dissection.
CT features
Same hallmark findings as angiography
 Intimal flap
 Two lumens (true and false)
CT is more accurate in detection of:
 Thrombosed false channels
 Periaortic hematoma and pericardial/pleural blood
 Isolated aortic wall hematoma (hyperdense wall)
CT is not accurate in evaluation of:
 Coronary arteries or great vessels
 Aortic valve
 Entry or exit sites
Dynamic contrast-enhanced helical CT is the technique of choice.
 Precontrast scan (to detect wall hematoma)
 Dynamic contrast-enhanced helical CT (to detect intimal flap)
 Delayed contrast-enhanced helical CT (occasionally needed)
Role of CT
 Triage patients with equivocal clinical findings
 Surveillance of chronic dissections
CT
•Modern multidetector computed tomography
(CT) is a fast, widely available imaging modality
with high sensitivity and specificity.
•Multidetector CT allows the early recognition and
characterization of aortic dissection as well as
determination of the presence of any associated
complications,
 Modern multisection CT allows rapid image acquisition
and data reconstruction and aids in treatment planning.
 It helps differentiate type A from type B dissection, may
localize the intimal entry site, and helps assess branch-
vessel involvement and compromise and the relationship of
the branch vessels to the true or false lumen.
 This information aids in planning treatment with either
root replacement, intravascular stent placement, or
fenestration.
CT
 At CT, ECG gating allows more precise delineation of the
proximal extent of the mural flap in relation to the aortic
valve and coronary arteries and, more importantly, helps
avoid overdiagnosis of aortic dissections caused by
misinterpretation of a motion artifact as a mural flap.
 In practice, cardiac gating is becoming standard procedure
for CT angiography of suspected aortic dissections.
 In patients with a previously diagnosed type B aortic
dissection, follow-up studies can be performed in a
nongated mode, since delineation of disease in the distal
aortic arch and descending thoracic aorta does not require
cardiac gating
 Triple-rule-out CT is a new protocol used to assess
 the aorta,
 coronary arteries,
 and pulmonary arteries and the middle and lower portions of the lungs
during a single scan with use of several optimally timed boluses of
contrast material and ECG gating in patients who are at low risk for
acute coronary syndrome.
 The aim is to minimize the contrast material dose and radiation
exposure while achieving optimal image quality, providing coronary
artery image quality equivalent to that of dedicated coronary CT
angiography, pulmonary artery image quality equivalent to that of
dedicated pulmonary CT arteriography, and high-quality images of the
thoracic aorta without pulsation artifact.
 Optimal image quality is achieved with use of ECG gating.
 Although a regular cardiac rhythm remains an important factor
in coronary CT image quality
 newer CT scanners with 64 or more detectors allow rapid ECG-
gated imaging, thereby providing high-quality triple-rule-out CT
studies in patients with a heart rate of up to 80 bpm .
 Biphasic injection of iodinated contrast material (≤100 mL) is
tailored to provide simultaneous high levels of arterial
enhancement in the coronary arteries and aorta (>300 HU) and
in the pulmonary arteries (>200 HU) .
 Scanning parameters, including prospective ECG tube current
modulation and prospective ECG gating, are tailored to reduce
radiation exposure (optimally, 5–9 mSv) .
 In an appropriately selected emergency department patient
population, triple-rule-out CT can safely eliminate the need for
further diagnostic testing in over 75% of patients .
 Images are obtained with a 64-detector CT scanner,
with coverage from the lung apices to the groin.
 Automatic triggering is set at 110 HU. A 100-mL bolus
of nonionic contrast material with a saline chaser is
injected at a rate of 3–4 mL/sec via a 20-gauge (or
larger) intravenous cannula.
 Section thickness is 1 mm.
 ECG gating allows delineation of the aortic root and of
coronary artery involvement.
 It also allows clear differentiation of motion artifact in
the ascending aorta from true aortic dissection.
 ECG gating techniques are used to minimize imaging artifacts caused
by cardiac motion:
 Two methods are used:
prospective ECG triggering
Retrospective ECG gating.
 In cardiac diastole, the ventricles fill passively, resulting in reduced cardiac
motion.
 Prospective ECG triggering uses the ECG signal to control scanning so that x-
rays are generated and projection data are acquired during diastole only .
 With multidetector CT, the entire scan can be performed during a single breath
hold.
 The start of diastole is estimated from the previous three to seven consecutive
heartbeats and occurs about 450 msec prior to the R wave on the ECG tracing.
 Limitations of the prospective method are sensitivity to heartbeat
variations (the examination is more effective at a heart rate of <90 bpm)
and arrhythmias.
 The radiation exposure in retrospectively ECG-gated CT
angiography is higher than that in nongated chest
protocols .
 In retrospective ECG gating, partially overlapping
multidetector CT projections are continuously acquired
with the ECG signal simultaneously recorded.
 Specific algorithms are then used to organize data from
selected phases of the cardiac cycle to generate the
resultant image
 Factors that are important in reducing the radiation dose
include patient positioning in the center of the scanning
field, heart rate control, pitch, and collimation
Axial image through the thorax shows an intimal dissection flap in the descending aorta
(arrow). Secondary findings of mediastinal hematoma, hemothorax (HT), and
hemopericardium (HP) are also depicted.
Windsock appearance
 Axial image show atypical appearances of an aortic dissection, including circumferential
dissection of the intimal layer . Intimointimal intussusception can subsequently occur,
giving rise to a windsock appearance. The intima usually tears near the coronary orifices.
The inner lumen is usually the true lumen.
Windsock appearance
 coronal image show atypical appearances of an aortic dissection, including circumferential
dissection of the intimal layer (arrow ). Intimointimal intussusception can subsequently occur,
giving rise to a windsock appearance. The intima usually tears near the coronary orifices. The
inner lumen is usually the true lumen.
Windsock appearance
 sagittal imagesshow atypical appearances of an aortic dissection, including circumferential
dissection of the intimal layer (arrow in b). Intimointimal intussusception can subsequently
occur, giving rise to a windsock appearance. The intima usually tears near the coronary orifices.
The inner lumen is usually the true lumen.
Mercedes-Benz sign
 Axial image through the thorax shows a three-channel dissection of the
descending aorta due to a secondary dissection within one of the channels.
Cobweb sign
 Axial image shows wispy structures that are similar in attenuation to the
dissection flap within the false lumen. These structures are thought to
represent strands of media that separate incompletely during the dissection
process (arrow), and they are thought to be specific for the false lumen.
Beak sign
 Axial image demonstrates the beak sign (arrow). A wedge of hematoma is
thought to create a space for the development of the false lumen. In this case,
the dissection is complicated by a pericardial, mediastinal, and pleural
hematoma.
Beak sign
 Axial image shows the beak sign, which is seen in the descending thoracic
aorta. The site of the dissection is noted in the ascending aorta just distal to the
aortic root. A hiatal hernia is incidentally noted.
STANFORD TYPE A
Axial image shows dissection flap of the aortic root
&descending aorta
STANFORD TYPE A
Axial image through the thorax shows the dissection flap
in the aortic arch
STANFORD TYPE A
 Sagittal reformated images from 64 section multidetector CT shows intimal
flap involvement of ascending thoracic aorta,ext in to aortic Br vessels (arrow)
STANFORD TYPE A
Sagittal reformated images from 64 section multidetector CT shows
intimal flap involvement of ascending thoracic aorta,ext in to aortic Br
vessels (arrow)
STANFORD TYPE A
Sagittal maximum intensity projection image Intimal
flap involvement of both ascending& descending aorta
Stanford type B
Axial image shows aortic dissection that involves the descending thoracic
aorta distal to the left subclavian artery.
Stanford type B
 Axial images shows aortic dissection that involves the descending thoracic
aorta distal to the left subclavian artery.
Stanford type B
 On a sagittal image, the dissection flap arises just distal to the left subclavian
artery (arrow)
Stanford type B
 On coronal maximum intensity projection images obtained in a different
patient, the dissection flap arises distal to the left subclavian artery.
Stanford type B

 sagittal maximum intensity projection images obtained in a different patient,
the dissection flap arises distal to the left subclavian artery (arrow ).
Sagittal image of the lumbosacral spine show associated marfanoid features of dural
ectasia and posterior scalloping of the lower lumbar vertebral bodies and sacrum, along
with enlargement of the spinal canal.
coronal image of the lumbosacral spine show associated marfanoid features of dural
ectasia and posterior scalloping of the lower lumbar vertebral bodies and sacrum, along
with enlargement of the spinal canal
 Stanford type B aortic dissection. Contrast-enhanced CT scans obtained at
different levels show a thrombosed false lumen (circle ). Arrow indicates a
small residual flow channel in the false lumen.
Pitfalls of multidetector CT
Most of the artifacts at CT can be due to either
 (a) perivenous streaks from a combination of beam-hardening
and motion artifacts from pulsations in veins carrying undiluted
contrast material to the heart, or
 (b) aortic motion artifact ; such artifacts can lead to false-positive
study results.
 The scanning rotation times for 64- and 16-detector CT are
comparable, and their temporal resolutions are equivalent. The
advantage of 64-detector CT is that fewer artifacts are recorded
in the image because the volume acquisition is faster.
 However, misdiagnosis of aortic dissection secondary to motion
artifact simulating an intimal flap in the ascending aorta still
occurs at nongated 64-detector
 Aortic motion artifact. Axial images through the thorax obtained at the level of the right
pulmonary artery show aortic motion artifact (arrows) mimicking a dissection flap in the
ascending aorta.
 Aortic motion artifact. Axial images through the thorax obtained at the level of
the aortic root show aortic motion artifact (arrows) mimicking a dissection
flap in the ascending aorta.
 Pericardial recess. Axial image shows a pericardial
recess (arrows) mimicking a dissection flap in the
ascending aorta.
Complication of aortic dissection
 In patients with thoracic aortic dissection, death can
occur secondary to
 acute aortic regurgitation,
 major aortic branch obstruction,
 pericardial tamponade,
 aortic rupture, 75% of which occur into the
pericardium, left pleural cavity, or mediastinum
 Stanford type A aortic dissection. Axial image through the thorax shows a high-
attenuation pericardial effusion (arrow) in keeping with a hemopericardium
 Axial images through the thorax show a high-attenuation pericardial effusion in
keeping with a hemopericardium, as well as a left-sided pleural effusion–
hemothorax. The dissection flap is clearly visible in the descending thoracic aorta.
 Axial images through the thorax show a high-attenuation pericardial effusion in
keeping with a hemopericardium, as well as a left-sided pleural effusion–
hemothorax. The dissection flap is clearly visible in the descending thoracic aorta.
 Brachiocephalic artery dissection. Axial image through the superior
mediastinum demonstrates a dissection flap in the right brachiocephalic artery
(arrow)
 Coronal image shows that the innominate artery receives blood from both the true
and false lumina, whereas the left common carotid and subclavian arteries receive
blood predominantly from the true lumen
 Complications of thoracic aortic dissection. Axial image through the abdomen
shows dissection flap involvement of the origin of the superior mesenteric
artery (arrow). The dissection flap is seen to enter the origin of the artery,
thereby compromising its lumen. This type of obstruction is treated with
intravascular stent placement.
 Complications of thoracic aortic dissection. Coronal image through the
abdomen shows an unenhanced left kidney (arrow) in keeping with renal
infarction-ischemia. The dissection flap is seen in the descending thoracic
aorta.
 Axial image shows extension of a dissection flap into the right common femoral
artery (arrow). This finding emphasizes the need to include the entire aorta and
pelvic vessels in the scanning field to detect the full extent of involvement.
MRI
 High –speed pulse are mandatory for vascular imaging
e.g:true fast imaging with steady state precession(FISP)
has allowed more realistic imaging on aortic dissection
 Complete study of thoracic aorta performed with in a few
minutes
 High sensitivity and specificity in aortic dissectionand
other aortic diseases
 Conventional spin echo: excellent for detecting intimal
flaps and wall hematoma
 Phase contrast gradient echo detects differential flow
velocities in true and false lumen.
 Cine MR sequences allow detection of aortic insufficiency
Angiographic features
 Key diagnostic finding: intimal flap
 Intimal flap or false and true lumen are detectable in 85%-90%
 Delayed opacification of false lumen
 Compression of true lumen by false lumen
 Occlusion of branch vessels
 Soft tissue companion shadow adjacent aorta (hematoma, thrombosed false
lumen)
 Abnormal catheter position
Displaced from aortic wall by false lumen
Inability to opacify true lumen (catheter in false lumen)
 Differentiation of true and false lumen
Location: false lumen is anterolateral in ascending aorta and posterolateral in
Size: false lumen is larger and compresses true lumen
descending aorta
Opacification: slower flow leads to delayed opacification of false lumen
 Contrast enhanced MR angiography is more suitable for the investigation
of aortic dissection in medically stable patients or those with chronic
dissections.
 This modality is accurate and noninvasive, has excellent spatial and
contrast resolution, and allows multivascular imaging phases with fast
postprocessing.
 Three-dimensional contrast-enhanced MR angiography can
 (a) pro-vide a complete and dynamic display of aortic dissection;
 (b) help determine the type of dissection;
 (c) display the true and false lumina, the intimal flap, the location and
size of the initial entry and its relationship with the neighboring arterial
orifice, the origin of the aortic branches, and the presence and amount of
thrombus in the false lumen, which is important for planning of surgical
and endovascular therapy as well as for proper pre-and postoperative
assessment and follow-up .
 Contrast-enhanced MR angiography has several
advantages over CT angiography,
 including lack of nonionizing radiation,
 multiplanar evaluation,
 greater vessel coverage at high resolution with fewer
sections.
 postprocessing is much faster with contrast-enhanced
MR angiography than with CT angiography
 contrast-enhanced MR angiography does not require
the removal of bone structures for adequate
visualization of the vasculature
Limitations of Three-dimensional contrast-enhanced MR
angiography :
 It cannot be performed in unstable patients due to longer acquisition
time and difficulty in monitoring, and
 not appropriate for patients with implanted electronic devices.
 the accuracy of display is operator dependent, and
 calcification of the arterial wall or intimal flap cannot be visualized.
 contrast-enhanced MR angiography may be of limited value in follow-
up studies performed after endovascular treatment because of artifacts
related to the metallic composition of the stent
Transthoracic echocardiography
 Transthoracic echocardiography is a noninvasive
examination that may help detect an ascending aortic
dissection flap.
 It has a reported sensitivity of 59%–83% and a specificity of
63%–93% for the diagnosis of aortic dissection.
 The sensitivity of transthoracic echocardiography is
between 78% and 100% for the diagnosis of a type A
dissection, but it is only 31%–55% for dissections involving
the descending aorta
TOE
 . Transesophageal echocardiogram (TOE) is reported to
have a sensitivity of 94%–100% and a specificity of 77%–
100% for identifying an intimal flap .
 In patients with an identifiable dissection flap, secondary
signs of an aortic dissection such as aortic root dilatation,
aortic regurgitation, coronary ostial patency, pericardial
effusions, or regional abnormal wall motion can be
diagnosed .
 TOE can be performed in the emergency department at the
bedside of unstable patients, thereby helping prevent
delays in accurate diagnosis and treatment..
TOE
 Advantages :
 providing real time image
 Able to localize the site of intimal tears
 Provides hemodynamic information about flow in false and true lumen
 Structural and functional status of the aortic valve
 Degree of involvement of the coronary arteries
 Unobstructed views of descending aorta in type B dissection
TOE
Limitation:
 Poor visualization distal ascending aorta and parts of
aortic arch due to the interposition of the trachea and
Rt main bronchus between aorta and oesophagus
(Blind spot)
 However, the distal part of the ascending aorta and the
branches of the aortic arch may not be adequately
evaluated with TOE
 Abdominal aorta and its branch vessels cannot be
assessed
 However, the value of TOE is limited by a lack of
availability and expertise
TOE in type A Dissection
 Displaying the true lumen and false lumen of an aortic dissection. In the image , the
intimal flap can be seen separating the two lumens.
Displaying the true lumen and false lumen of an aortic dissection. In the
image,color flow during ventricular systole suggests that the upper lumen is
the true
Intravascular ultrasound(IVUS)
 At 12.5 MHz provides intraluminal cross sectional
images of vessels.
 Useful in both diagnosis and intervention.
 Able to demonstrate entry tear and extent of
dissection.
 Useful in differentiating true and false lumen.
 Demonstration of dynamic obstruction.
 The transducers are single use only & expensive.
TREATMENT
TYPE A :
 Stanford type A dissection involves the ascending
thoracic aorta, and the dissection flap may extend into
the descending aorta.
 Type A dissections account for 60%–70% of cases and
typically require urgent surgical intervention to
prevent extension into the aortic root, pericardium, or
coronary arteries . If untreated, type A dissections are
associated with a mortality rate of over 50% within 48
hours
TYPE B
 Stanford type B dissection involves the descending
thoracic aorta distal to the left subclavian artery and
accounts for 30%–40% of cases .
 Management takes the form of medical treatment of
hypertension, unless there are complications due to
extension of the dissection (eg, end-organ ischemia or
persistent pain) that would necessitate surgical
intervention.
 Indications for immediate surgery or endovascular stent placement in type
B dissections include;
 a ruptured aorta (38.5% mortality risk)
 hemodynamic instability;
 a descending aortic diameter greater than 6 cm
 poor perfusion of the thoracoabdominal aorta
 mesenteric, renal, and extremity ischemia causing secondary compression
of the true lumen by the expanding false lumen
 ); pseudocoarctation syndrome with uncontrolled hypertension
 and distal embolization
 Outcomes have been shown to be worse in patients with secondary
retrograde involvement of the aortic arch and ascending aorta
conclusion
 Aortic dissection is the most common acute emergency condition of
the aorta and often leads to the patient's death.
 Early diagnosis and treatment are essential for improving the
prognosis.
 It is recommended that the scanning field include the entire aorta and
pelvic vessels to help determine the type and extent of dissection and
to help detect complications early enough to improve outcome and aid
in treatment planning.
 Multidetector CT allows imaging of the entire aorta with rapid
acquisition and data reconstruction to provide prompt and accurate
diagnosis and to help identify relevant complications that may have an
impact on surgical planning or management
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Aortic dissection

  • 2. I sincerely thank my colleague for providing the slides to me
  • 17. AORTIC DISSECTION  Most common acute emergency condition of the aorta.  Overall inhospital mortality 15-20%, increased in complicated dissection(eg, cerebral sequelae, aortic branch involvement, pericardial involvement, and visceral involvement)  Early diagnosis and treatment essential for improved prognosis.  initiated by an intimal tear,which allows blood to penetrate into &split the medial layer.  cleavage plane is produced between inner 2/3 & outer 1/3 of media.
  • 19. Pathophysiological features  Altered pressure result in extension of dissection for a variable distance distal and sometimes proximal to the entry tear creating false channel  False lumen separated from true lumen by intimomedial flap  Reduction in the wall of elastic tissue within the wall of false lumen leads to subsequent aneurysmal dilation
  • 20.  The true lumen collapses due to loss of transmural pressure across the dissection flap, which has become detached from its connective tissue attachment, thereby reducing the elastic recoil and shortening the flap.  The elastic flap is released from transmural pressure, and it contracts and does not respond to absolute aortic pressures.  There is expansion of the false lumen due to reduced elastic recoil in its thin outer wall, which contains only about one-third of the baseline elastin. The elastin-poor outer wall of the false lumen then dilates more than the elastin-rich nondissected baseline wall to generate the wall tension required to balance a given blood pressure.  Ultimately, the tension in the thin outer wall may become so great as to cause rupture of the false lumen.
  • 21.  The overall degree of dilatation depends on the blood pressure, residual wall thickness (depth of dissection plane in the media), and percentage of the wall circumference involved in the dissection .  The dissection may move in either an antegrade or retrograde direction. Because of pressure differences, the false lumen may compress or obstruct the true lumen.  In general, the dissection may remain patent as a false lumen, thrombose, recommunicate with the true lumen through fenestrations, or rupture into potential spaces such as the pericardial, pleural, or peritoneal cavities . The type of dissection is determined by the site of origin of the intimal tear . Arteries supplied exclusively by the false lumen are rarely compromised
  • 22. Predisposing factor • Old age • Hyper tension(80% of cases) • Aortic atherosclerosis • Non-specific aortic aneurysm • Aortic coarctation • Collagen vascular disease(marfan’s syndrome ,Ehlers -Danlos syndrome) • Fibromuscular dysplasia • Previous aortic surgery(CABG,Aortic valve replacement) • Pregnancy(usually 3 rd trimester) • Blunt chest trauma • Iatrogenic(cardiac catheterisation, intra aortic ballon pumping)
  • 23. Clinical presentation  Tearing chest pain or back gain, 80% to-90%  Abdominal pain,oliguria&anuria(renal vein involvement)  Syncope( hypotension secondary to cardiac tamponade or obstruction of cerebral vessels)  Aortic regurgitation(Diastolic murmur,severe AR result in cardiac failure)  Blood pressure discrepancies between extremities  Neurological deficits  Pulse deficits andIschemia (branch orifice involvement by the dissection flap or obliteration of the true lumen by an expanding false lumen)  Compression of Lt laryngeal Nr, SVC, bronchus ,esophagus  Silent dissections are very rare
  • 24.  With modern high- resolution imaging,two other pathological entities also potential precursors  Intramural hematoma  Penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer • Intramural hematoma distinguished from mural thrombus with cross sectional imaging  Mural thrombus: Lies on the top of the intima Frequently calcified  Intramural hematoma: Subintimal Hyperdense on unenhanced CT.
  • 25. VARIANTS  Aortic wall hematoma : Hemorrhage within the aortic wall with no identifiable intimal flap or false lumen. This entry is caused by bleeding from vasa vasorum into the media. Not detected by angiography; noncontrast CT is the study of choice (hyperdense aortic wall).  Penetrating aortic ulcer Found usually in association with an atherosclerotic aneurysm. An ulcer rupture into the media and results in a contained rupture or focal dissection. Not a true dissection but has a similar presentation. High mortality because of rupture.
  • 26. Classificatiion  Depending the extent of thoracic aorta involved  Stanford system based on whether or not surgery is required  Acute: Duration of symptoms <14 days  Chronic: >14 days
  • 27. Classification  | Site of dissection Crawford Debakey Stanford Both ascending and descending aorta Proximal dissection Type 1 Type A Ascending aorta and arch only Proximal dissection Type 2 Type A Descending aorta only(distal to left subclavian Ar) Distal dissection Type3a:limite d to thoracic aorta Type 3b:extends to abdominal aorta Type B
  • 29. Type A The intimal flap (arrowhead) arises from the ascending aorta and may extend into the descending aorta.
  • 30. TYPE B  The dissection flap (arrowhead) arises from the descending aorta distal to the left subclavian artery
  • 31. Mechanism of branch vessel ischemia  1.Dynamic obstruction  2.Static obstruction
  • 32.  Dynamic obstruction Affect vessel arising the true lumen.collapse of the true lumen result in bowing dissection flap,either proximal to or at the level of the ostium of a branch vessel,restricting or occluding the flow.
  • 33.  Static obstruction: Results from extension of the dissection into the branch vessel without a re-entry point.Increased pressure or thrombus formation in false lumen within the branch vessel produce a focal stenosis and end organ ischemia
  • 34. Complication  Stanford type A  rupture of the dissection into the pericardium with progressive cardiac tamponade  occlusion of the coronary or supraaortic vessels  severe aortic insufficiency with acute heart failure  Stanford type B  Rupture  Aneurysm  Branch vessel ischaemia
  • 35. Purpose of imaging  Establish the diagnosis  Define the extent of dissection  Identify the true and false lumen  Identify the entry and re- entry tears  Assess the complication (involvement of aortic branch vessels,rupture and aneurysm formation)
  • 36. X-ray features  Displacement of trachea to right  mediastinal widening(75%)  “calcium sign” -uncommon but highly specific(separation of the intimal calcification from the outer aortic soft tissue border by 10 mm.)  double-density appearance of the aorta  a localized bulge along a normally smooth aortic contour  a disparity in the caliber between the descending and ascending aorta  obliteration of the aortic knob  left sided pleural effusion,pericardial effusion(complication of aortic dissection)
  • 39.  Wide aortic knob&widening of mediastinum
  • 40. ECG  Electrocardiographic (ECG) findings may be normal unless there has been compromise of the coronary arteries giving rise to an acute coronary syndrome with associated findings on the ECG tracing.  No specific biochemical markers are available for detection of an aortic dissection.
  • 41. CT features Same hallmark findings as angiography  Intimal flap  Two lumens (true and false) CT is more accurate in detection of:  Thrombosed false channels  Periaortic hematoma and pericardial/pleural blood  Isolated aortic wall hematoma (hyperdense wall) CT is not accurate in evaluation of:  Coronary arteries or great vessels  Aortic valve  Entry or exit sites Dynamic contrast-enhanced helical CT is the technique of choice.  Precontrast scan (to detect wall hematoma)  Dynamic contrast-enhanced helical CT (to detect intimal flap)  Delayed contrast-enhanced helical CT (occasionally needed) Role of CT  Triage patients with equivocal clinical findings  Surveillance of chronic dissections
  • 42. CT •Modern multidetector computed tomography (CT) is a fast, widely available imaging modality with high sensitivity and specificity. •Multidetector CT allows the early recognition and characterization of aortic dissection as well as determination of the presence of any associated complications,
  • 43.  Modern multisection CT allows rapid image acquisition and data reconstruction and aids in treatment planning.  It helps differentiate type A from type B dissection, may localize the intimal entry site, and helps assess branch- vessel involvement and compromise and the relationship of the branch vessels to the true or false lumen.  This information aids in planning treatment with either root replacement, intravascular stent placement, or fenestration.
  • 44. CT  At CT, ECG gating allows more precise delineation of the proximal extent of the mural flap in relation to the aortic valve and coronary arteries and, more importantly, helps avoid overdiagnosis of aortic dissections caused by misinterpretation of a motion artifact as a mural flap.  In practice, cardiac gating is becoming standard procedure for CT angiography of suspected aortic dissections.  In patients with a previously diagnosed type B aortic dissection, follow-up studies can be performed in a nongated mode, since delineation of disease in the distal aortic arch and descending thoracic aorta does not require cardiac gating
  • 45.  Triple-rule-out CT is a new protocol used to assess  the aorta,  coronary arteries,  and pulmonary arteries and the middle and lower portions of the lungs during a single scan with use of several optimally timed boluses of contrast material and ECG gating in patients who are at low risk for acute coronary syndrome.  The aim is to minimize the contrast material dose and radiation exposure while achieving optimal image quality, providing coronary artery image quality equivalent to that of dedicated coronary CT angiography, pulmonary artery image quality equivalent to that of dedicated pulmonary CT arteriography, and high-quality images of the thoracic aorta without pulsation artifact.  Optimal image quality is achieved with use of ECG gating.
  • 46.  Although a regular cardiac rhythm remains an important factor in coronary CT image quality  newer CT scanners with 64 or more detectors allow rapid ECG- gated imaging, thereby providing high-quality triple-rule-out CT studies in patients with a heart rate of up to 80 bpm .  Biphasic injection of iodinated contrast material (≤100 mL) is tailored to provide simultaneous high levels of arterial enhancement in the coronary arteries and aorta (>300 HU) and in the pulmonary arteries (>200 HU) .  Scanning parameters, including prospective ECG tube current modulation and prospective ECG gating, are tailored to reduce radiation exposure (optimally, 5–9 mSv) .  In an appropriately selected emergency department patient population, triple-rule-out CT can safely eliminate the need for further diagnostic testing in over 75% of patients .
  • 47.  Images are obtained with a 64-detector CT scanner, with coverage from the lung apices to the groin.  Automatic triggering is set at 110 HU. A 100-mL bolus of nonionic contrast material with a saline chaser is injected at a rate of 3–4 mL/sec via a 20-gauge (or larger) intravenous cannula.  Section thickness is 1 mm.  ECG gating allows delineation of the aortic root and of coronary artery involvement.  It also allows clear differentiation of motion artifact in the ascending aorta from true aortic dissection.
  • 48.  ECG gating techniques are used to minimize imaging artifacts caused by cardiac motion:  Two methods are used: prospective ECG triggering Retrospective ECG gating.  In cardiac diastole, the ventricles fill passively, resulting in reduced cardiac motion.  Prospective ECG triggering uses the ECG signal to control scanning so that x- rays are generated and projection data are acquired during diastole only .  With multidetector CT, the entire scan can be performed during a single breath hold.  The start of diastole is estimated from the previous three to seven consecutive heartbeats and occurs about 450 msec prior to the R wave on the ECG tracing.  Limitations of the prospective method are sensitivity to heartbeat variations (the examination is more effective at a heart rate of <90 bpm) and arrhythmias.
  • 49.  The radiation exposure in retrospectively ECG-gated CT angiography is higher than that in nongated chest protocols .  In retrospective ECG gating, partially overlapping multidetector CT projections are continuously acquired with the ECG signal simultaneously recorded.  Specific algorithms are then used to organize data from selected phases of the cardiac cycle to generate the resultant image  Factors that are important in reducing the radiation dose include patient positioning in the center of the scanning field, heart rate control, pitch, and collimation
  • 50. Axial image through the thorax shows an intimal dissection flap in the descending aorta (arrow). Secondary findings of mediastinal hematoma, hemothorax (HT), and hemopericardium (HP) are also depicted.
  • 51. Windsock appearance  Axial image show atypical appearances of an aortic dissection, including circumferential dissection of the intimal layer . Intimointimal intussusception can subsequently occur, giving rise to a windsock appearance. The intima usually tears near the coronary orifices. The inner lumen is usually the true lumen.
  • 52. Windsock appearance  coronal image show atypical appearances of an aortic dissection, including circumferential dissection of the intimal layer (arrow ). Intimointimal intussusception can subsequently occur, giving rise to a windsock appearance. The intima usually tears near the coronary orifices. The inner lumen is usually the true lumen.
  • 53. Windsock appearance  sagittal imagesshow atypical appearances of an aortic dissection, including circumferential dissection of the intimal layer (arrow in b). Intimointimal intussusception can subsequently occur, giving rise to a windsock appearance. The intima usually tears near the coronary orifices. The inner lumen is usually the true lumen.
  • 54. Mercedes-Benz sign  Axial image through the thorax shows a three-channel dissection of the descending aorta due to a secondary dissection within one of the channels.
  • 55. Cobweb sign  Axial image shows wispy structures that are similar in attenuation to the dissection flap within the false lumen. These structures are thought to represent strands of media that separate incompletely during the dissection process (arrow), and they are thought to be specific for the false lumen.
  • 56. Beak sign  Axial image demonstrates the beak sign (arrow). A wedge of hematoma is thought to create a space for the development of the false lumen. In this case, the dissection is complicated by a pericardial, mediastinal, and pleural hematoma.
  • 57. Beak sign  Axial image shows the beak sign, which is seen in the descending thoracic aorta. The site of the dissection is noted in the ascending aorta just distal to the aortic root. A hiatal hernia is incidentally noted.
  • 58. STANFORD TYPE A Axial image shows dissection flap of the aortic root &descending aorta
  • 59. STANFORD TYPE A Axial image through the thorax shows the dissection flap in the aortic arch
  • 60. STANFORD TYPE A  Sagittal reformated images from 64 section multidetector CT shows intimal flap involvement of ascending thoracic aorta,ext in to aortic Br vessels (arrow)
  • 61. STANFORD TYPE A Sagittal reformated images from 64 section multidetector CT shows intimal flap involvement of ascending thoracic aorta,ext in to aortic Br vessels (arrow)
  • 62. STANFORD TYPE A Sagittal maximum intensity projection image Intimal flap involvement of both ascending& descending aorta
  • 63. Stanford type B Axial image shows aortic dissection that involves the descending thoracic aorta distal to the left subclavian artery.
  • 64. Stanford type B  Axial images shows aortic dissection that involves the descending thoracic aorta distal to the left subclavian artery.
  • 65. Stanford type B  On a sagittal image, the dissection flap arises just distal to the left subclavian artery (arrow)
  • 66. Stanford type B  On coronal maximum intensity projection images obtained in a different patient, the dissection flap arises distal to the left subclavian artery.
  • 67. Stanford type B   sagittal maximum intensity projection images obtained in a different patient, the dissection flap arises distal to the left subclavian artery (arrow ).
  • 68. Sagittal image of the lumbosacral spine show associated marfanoid features of dural ectasia and posterior scalloping of the lower lumbar vertebral bodies and sacrum, along with enlargement of the spinal canal.
  • 69. coronal image of the lumbosacral spine show associated marfanoid features of dural ectasia and posterior scalloping of the lower lumbar vertebral bodies and sacrum, along with enlargement of the spinal canal
  • 70.  Stanford type B aortic dissection. Contrast-enhanced CT scans obtained at different levels show a thrombosed false lumen (circle ). Arrow indicates a small residual flow channel in the false lumen.
  • 71. Pitfalls of multidetector CT Most of the artifacts at CT can be due to either  (a) perivenous streaks from a combination of beam-hardening and motion artifacts from pulsations in veins carrying undiluted contrast material to the heart, or  (b) aortic motion artifact ; such artifacts can lead to false-positive study results.  The scanning rotation times for 64- and 16-detector CT are comparable, and their temporal resolutions are equivalent. The advantage of 64-detector CT is that fewer artifacts are recorded in the image because the volume acquisition is faster.  However, misdiagnosis of aortic dissection secondary to motion artifact simulating an intimal flap in the ascending aorta still occurs at nongated 64-detector
  • 72.  Aortic motion artifact. Axial images through the thorax obtained at the level of the right pulmonary artery show aortic motion artifact (arrows) mimicking a dissection flap in the ascending aorta.
  • 73.  Aortic motion artifact. Axial images through the thorax obtained at the level of the aortic root show aortic motion artifact (arrows) mimicking a dissection flap in the ascending aorta.
  • 74.  Pericardial recess. Axial image shows a pericardial recess (arrows) mimicking a dissection flap in the ascending aorta.
  • 75. Complication of aortic dissection  In patients with thoracic aortic dissection, death can occur secondary to  acute aortic regurgitation,  major aortic branch obstruction,  pericardial tamponade,  aortic rupture, 75% of which occur into the pericardium, left pleural cavity, or mediastinum
  • 76.  Stanford type A aortic dissection. Axial image through the thorax shows a high- attenuation pericardial effusion (arrow) in keeping with a hemopericardium
  • 77.  Axial images through the thorax show a high-attenuation pericardial effusion in keeping with a hemopericardium, as well as a left-sided pleural effusion– hemothorax. The dissection flap is clearly visible in the descending thoracic aorta.
  • 78.  Axial images through the thorax show a high-attenuation pericardial effusion in keeping with a hemopericardium, as well as a left-sided pleural effusion– hemothorax. The dissection flap is clearly visible in the descending thoracic aorta.
  • 79.  Brachiocephalic artery dissection. Axial image through the superior mediastinum demonstrates a dissection flap in the right brachiocephalic artery (arrow)
  • 80.  Coronal image shows that the innominate artery receives blood from both the true and false lumina, whereas the left common carotid and subclavian arteries receive blood predominantly from the true lumen
  • 81.  Complications of thoracic aortic dissection. Axial image through the abdomen shows dissection flap involvement of the origin of the superior mesenteric artery (arrow). The dissection flap is seen to enter the origin of the artery, thereby compromising its lumen. This type of obstruction is treated with intravascular stent placement.
  • 82.  Complications of thoracic aortic dissection. Coronal image through the abdomen shows an unenhanced left kidney (arrow) in keeping with renal infarction-ischemia. The dissection flap is seen in the descending thoracic aorta.
  • 83.  Axial image shows extension of a dissection flap into the right common femoral artery (arrow). This finding emphasizes the need to include the entire aorta and pelvic vessels in the scanning field to detect the full extent of involvement.
  • 84. MRI  High –speed pulse are mandatory for vascular imaging e.g:true fast imaging with steady state precession(FISP) has allowed more realistic imaging on aortic dissection  Complete study of thoracic aorta performed with in a few minutes  High sensitivity and specificity in aortic dissectionand other aortic diseases  Conventional spin echo: excellent for detecting intimal flaps and wall hematoma  Phase contrast gradient echo detects differential flow velocities in true and false lumen.  Cine MR sequences allow detection of aortic insufficiency
  • 85. Angiographic features  Key diagnostic finding: intimal flap  Intimal flap or false and true lumen are detectable in 85%-90%  Delayed opacification of false lumen  Compression of true lumen by false lumen  Occlusion of branch vessels  Soft tissue companion shadow adjacent aorta (hematoma, thrombosed false lumen)  Abnormal catheter position Displaced from aortic wall by false lumen Inability to opacify true lumen (catheter in false lumen)  Differentiation of true and false lumen Location: false lumen is anterolateral in ascending aorta and posterolateral in Size: false lumen is larger and compresses true lumen descending aorta Opacification: slower flow leads to delayed opacification of false lumen
  • 86.  Contrast enhanced MR angiography is more suitable for the investigation of aortic dissection in medically stable patients or those with chronic dissections.  This modality is accurate and noninvasive, has excellent spatial and contrast resolution, and allows multivascular imaging phases with fast postprocessing.  Three-dimensional contrast-enhanced MR angiography can  (a) pro-vide a complete and dynamic display of aortic dissection;  (b) help determine the type of dissection;  (c) display the true and false lumina, the intimal flap, the location and size of the initial entry and its relationship with the neighboring arterial orifice, the origin of the aortic branches, and the presence and amount of thrombus in the false lumen, which is important for planning of surgical and endovascular therapy as well as for proper pre-and postoperative assessment and follow-up .
  • 87.  Contrast-enhanced MR angiography has several advantages over CT angiography,  including lack of nonionizing radiation,  multiplanar evaluation,  greater vessel coverage at high resolution with fewer sections.  postprocessing is much faster with contrast-enhanced MR angiography than with CT angiography  contrast-enhanced MR angiography does not require the removal of bone structures for adequate visualization of the vasculature
  • 88. Limitations of Three-dimensional contrast-enhanced MR angiography :  It cannot be performed in unstable patients due to longer acquisition time and difficulty in monitoring, and  not appropriate for patients with implanted electronic devices.  the accuracy of display is operator dependent, and  calcification of the arterial wall or intimal flap cannot be visualized.  contrast-enhanced MR angiography may be of limited value in follow- up studies performed after endovascular treatment because of artifacts related to the metallic composition of the stent
  • 89. Transthoracic echocardiography  Transthoracic echocardiography is a noninvasive examination that may help detect an ascending aortic dissection flap.  It has a reported sensitivity of 59%–83% and a specificity of 63%–93% for the diagnosis of aortic dissection.  The sensitivity of transthoracic echocardiography is between 78% and 100% for the diagnosis of a type A dissection, but it is only 31%–55% for dissections involving the descending aorta
  • 90. TOE  . Transesophageal echocardiogram (TOE) is reported to have a sensitivity of 94%–100% and a specificity of 77%– 100% for identifying an intimal flap .  In patients with an identifiable dissection flap, secondary signs of an aortic dissection such as aortic root dilatation, aortic regurgitation, coronary ostial patency, pericardial effusions, or regional abnormal wall motion can be diagnosed .  TOE can be performed in the emergency department at the bedside of unstable patients, thereby helping prevent delays in accurate diagnosis and treatment..
  • 91. TOE  Advantages :  providing real time image  Able to localize the site of intimal tears  Provides hemodynamic information about flow in false and true lumen  Structural and functional status of the aortic valve  Degree of involvement of the coronary arteries  Unobstructed views of descending aorta in type B dissection
  • 92. TOE Limitation:  Poor visualization distal ascending aorta and parts of aortic arch due to the interposition of the trachea and Rt main bronchus between aorta and oesophagus (Blind spot)  However, the distal part of the ascending aorta and the branches of the aortic arch may not be adequately evaluated with TOE  Abdominal aorta and its branch vessels cannot be assessed  However, the value of TOE is limited by a lack of availability and expertise
  • 93. TOE in type A Dissection
  • 94.  Displaying the true lumen and false lumen of an aortic dissection. In the image , the intimal flap can be seen separating the two lumens.
  • 95. Displaying the true lumen and false lumen of an aortic dissection. In the image,color flow during ventricular systole suggests that the upper lumen is the true
  • 96. Intravascular ultrasound(IVUS)  At 12.5 MHz provides intraluminal cross sectional images of vessels.  Useful in both diagnosis and intervention.  Able to demonstrate entry tear and extent of dissection.  Useful in differentiating true and false lumen.  Demonstration of dynamic obstruction.  The transducers are single use only & expensive.
  • 97. TREATMENT TYPE A :  Stanford type A dissection involves the ascending thoracic aorta, and the dissection flap may extend into the descending aorta.  Type A dissections account for 60%–70% of cases and typically require urgent surgical intervention to prevent extension into the aortic root, pericardium, or coronary arteries . If untreated, type A dissections are associated with a mortality rate of over 50% within 48 hours
  • 98. TYPE B  Stanford type B dissection involves the descending thoracic aorta distal to the left subclavian artery and accounts for 30%–40% of cases .  Management takes the form of medical treatment of hypertension, unless there are complications due to extension of the dissection (eg, end-organ ischemia or persistent pain) that would necessitate surgical intervention.
  • 99.  Indications for immediate surgery or endovascular stent placement in type B dissections include;  a ruptured aorta (38.5% mortality risk)  hemodynamic instability;  a descending aortic diameter greater than 6 cm  poor perfusion of the thoracoabdominal aorta  mesenteric, renal, and extremity ischemia causing secondary compression of the true lumen by the expanding false lumen  ); pseudocoarctation syndrome with uncontrolled hypertension  and distal embolization  Outcomes have been shown to be worse in patients with secondary retrograde involvement of the aortic arch and ascending aorta
  • 100. conclusion  Aortic dissection is the most common acute emergency condition of the aorta and often leads to the patient's death.  Early diagnosis and treatment are essential for improving the prognosis.  It is recommended that the scanning field include the entire aorta and pelvic vessels to help determine the type and extent of dissection and to help detect complications early enough to improve outcome and aid in treatment planning.  Multidetector CT allows imaging of the entire aorta with rapid acquisition and data reconstruction to provide prompt and accurate diagnosis and to help identify relevant complications that may have an impact on surgical planning or management