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Imaging Techniques in Thoracic Aortic Disease Imaging modalities most commonly used to diagnose and delineate clinically important entities are listed in standard font. Note that the modality of choice in any given clinical scenario may be dependent upon local expertise and availability. Investigational techniques that provide additional mechanistic insight into pathophysiology and disease progression are listed in italics. CTA = computed tomographic angiography; IMH = intramural hematoma; MR = magnetic resonance; MRA = magnetic resonance angiography; PAU = penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer; PET = positron emission tomography; TAD = thoracic aortic dissection; TEE = transesophageal echocardiography; TTE = transthoracic echocardiography.
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