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[[Computed tomography]] (CT) can be used as a diagnostic modality in aortic stenosis and congenital heart diseases. In aortic stenosis, chest CT scan may show Left ventricular hypertrophy. | [[Computed tomography]] (CT) can be used as a diagnostic modality in aortic stenosis and congenital heart diseases. In aortic stenosis, chest CT scan may show Left ventricular hypertrophy. | ||
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* Provides additional anatomic details compared to [[echocardiography]]. | * Provides additional anatomic details compared to [[echocardiography]]. | ||
* It is done faster compared to [[MRI]], thus avoiding the need for anesthesia in small children. | * It is done faster compared to [[MRI]], thus avoiding the need for anesthesia in small children. | ||
===Disadvantage:=== | |||
* Costly. | * Costly. | ||
* Radiation can have long terms side-effect on growing children. | * Radiation can have long terms side-effect on growing children. | ||
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Aortic Stenosis Microchapters |
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Diagnosis |
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Treatment |
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Percutaneous Aortic Balloon Valvotomy (PABV) or Aortic Valvuloplasty |
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Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) |
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Case Studies |
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Aortic stenosis CT On the Web |
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American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Aortic stenosis CT |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Priyamvada Singh, MBBS [2]; Mohammed A. Sbeih, M.D. [3]
Overview
Computed tomography can be helpful as a diagnostic tool in conditions where the echocardiographic findings are inconclusive.
Computed Tomography
Computed tomography (CT) can be used as a diagnostic modality in aortic stenosis and congenital heart diseases. In aortic stenosis, chest CT scan may show Left ventricular hypertrophy.
Advantages:
- Provides additional anatomic details compared to echocardiography.
- It is done faster compared to MRI, thus avoiding the need for anesthesia in small children.
Disadvantage:
- Costly.
- Radiation can have long terms side-effect on growing children.