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Acronyms

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"T1-weighted SE sequences show a hyperintense haematoma in acute or subacute disease and can distinguish between haematoma and atherosclerotic plaque ⁹"

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"endovascular stent-grafting (EVAR) can be considered in symptomatic patients or if there are signs of progression, although EVAR and more so TEVAR carry relatively significant morbidity and mortality risks ^22-24"

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Headings Valid

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Expected headings

H1 Terminology
H1 Usage
H1 Epidemiology
H2 Risk factors
H2 Associations
H1 Clinical presentation
H2 Complications
H1 Diagnosis
H2 Diagnostic criteria
H2 Diagnostic clues
H1 Pathology
H2 Aetiology
H2 Location
H2 Classification
H2 Macroscopic appearance
H2 Microscopic appearance
H2 Immunophenotype
H2 Markers
H2 Genetics
H1 Radiographic features
H2 Plain radiograph
H2 Mammography
H2 Antenatal ultrasound
H2 Transoesophageal echocardiography
H2 Ultrasound
H2 CT
H3 Dual-energy CT
H2 Angiography (DSA)
H2 MRI
H2 CT/MRI
H2 Nuclear medicine
H3 PET-CT
H3 PET-MRI
H1 Radiology report
H1 Treatment and prognosis
H2 Complications
H1 History and etymology
H1 Differential diagnosis
H2 Clinical differential diagnosis
H1 Practical points
H1 See also

"Size"

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"Transoesophageal echocardiography"

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"MRI and MRA"

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"Complications"

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Commas

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"Most (~75%) penetrating atherosclerotic ulcers are asymptomatic or incidental findings ²². When symptomatic, patients present with an acute aortic syndrome, namely acute intense chest pain, often described as tearing, ripping, migrating or pulsating ^1,8."

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Oxford Comma

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"Penetrating atherosclerotic ulcers can resolve completely or stay stable, or they can also progress to aortic dissection, aortic saccular aneurysms, perforation and spontaneous aortic rupture. There are conflicting reports about the most common course of penetrating atherosclerotic ulcers ¹."

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"Penetrating atherosclerotic ulcers with a depth >10 mm and width >20 mm are associated with a higher rate of progression to aortic dissection, aneurysm and rupture in one small series ^15,19. Ulcer depth is the distance penetrated beyond the intima, and width is the maximal perpendicular dimension of the ulcer within the vessel wall ¹⁹. Increasing aorta diameter at the level of the ulcer is predictive of medical management failure ²⁰."

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"therefore, early or emergent surgical intervention is recommended ⁴"

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There Is

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"There is a greater predilection to involve the aortic arch and mid to distal thoracic aorta ^6,18."

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"There is limited evidence on when to treat penetrating atherosclerotic ulcers ^22,23, and practices vary between hospitals, however, general principles are as follows:"

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