Imaging of Cardiovascular Thoracic Emergencies: Acute Aortic Syndrome and Pulmonary Embolism.

Publication Type	Review
Authors	Kim G, Natcheva H
Journal	Radiol Clin North Am
Volume	57
Issue	4
Pagination	787-794
Date Published	04/12/2019
ISSN	1557-8275
Keywords	Aortic Dissection, Hematoma, Pulmonary Embolism, Ulcer, Wounds, Nonpenetrating
Abstract	Cardiovascular injuries represent the second most common cause of death among trauma victims in the United States. Motor vehicle collisions account for more than 80% of all blunt thoracic trauma. Given the nonspecific nature and variable severity of presenting symptoms, such as chest pain and shortness of breath, as well as confounding and overlapping clinical presentations in the setting of additional injuries, diagnosis of cardiovascular injuries can be challenging. This article reviews the clinical entities of acute aortic syndrome and pulmonary embolism, their imaging findings, and diagnostic challenges.
DOI	10.1016/j.rcl.2019.02.012
PubMed ID	31076032