A non-enhanced scan of the thoracic aorta is included for the detection of an intramural hematoma (IMH).
This is followed by a contrast-enhanced scan of the aorta in the arterial phase with bolus triggering and in the venous phase (100 ml Visipaque, 3ml/sec).
Contrast differences between arterial and venous phase can be helpful in differentiating true and false lumen.
The iliac tract is included for evaluation of endovascular treatment possibilities.
The branches of the arch are visualized to evaluate the extend of dissection and awareness of possible neurological complications.
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