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
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