False lumen hemodynamics and partial thrombosis in chronic aortic dissection of the descending aorta

ConclusionIn patients with chronic descending aorta dissection, false lumen kinetic energy is related to the presence and extent of false lumen thrombus.Clinical relevance statementIn patients with chronic aortic dissection of the descending aorta, false lumen hemodynamic parameters are closely linked with the presence and extent of false lumen thrombosis, and these non-invasive measures might be important in patient management.Key Points• Partial false lumen thrombosis has been associated with aortic growth in patients with chronic descending aortic dissection; therefore, the identification of prothrombotic flow conditions is desirable.• The presence of partial false lumen thrombosis as well as its extent was related with false lumen kinetic energy.• The assessment of false lumen hemodynamics may be important in the management of patients with chronic aortic dissection of the descending aorta.
Source: European Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research