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Recent Advances In Echocardiography of Aortic Disorders

Department of Noninvasive Cardiology Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre New Delhi, India

Ravi R Kasliwal, DM Department of Noninvasive Cardiology Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre Okhla Road New Delhi 110025, India Tel: 91 11 684 4820 Fax: 91 11 683 2605 E-mail: ajaykanojia{at}hotmail.com

Pathological processes affecting the thoracic aorta are a source of significant morbidity and mortality. It is not surprising therefore that many imaging modalities have evolved for comprehensive assessment of this vital structure. Currently available techniques include chest radiography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, echocardiography, and aortography. Compared with other modalities, echocardiography is the most attractive because of its advantages of speed, portability, immediate availability of results, and low cost. With recent advances in echocardiographic instrumentation, technology, and newer approaches such as multiplane transesophageal echocardiography it has evolved as the most promising imaging technique for diagnosis of aortic disorders, providing comprehensive information of the site and extent of aortic pathology and associated complications.