Computed Tomography Angiographic Assessment of Acute Chest Pain : Journal of Thoracic Imaging

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Computed Tomography Angiographic Assessment of Acute Chest Pain

Miller, Matthew M. MD, PhD*; Ridge, Carole A. FFRRCSI†; Litmanovich, Diana E. MD‡

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Journal of Thoracic Imaging 32(3):p 137-150, May 2017. | DOI: 10.1097/RTI.0000000000000267

Abstract

Acute chest pain is a leading cause of Emergency Department visits. Computed tomography angiography plays a vital diagnostic role in such cases, but there are several common challenges associated with the imaging of acute chest pain, which, if unrecognized, can lead to an inconclusive or incorrect diagnosis. These imaging challenges fall broadly into 3 categories: (1) image acquisition, (2) image interpretation (including physiological and pathologic mimics), and (3) result communication. The aims of this review are to describe and illustrate the most common challenges in the imaging of acute chest pain and to provide solutions that will facilitate accurate diagnosis of the causes of acute chest pain in the emergency setting.

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