Diagnostic Imaging in Evaluation of Aortic Dissection

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Dr. Omar is Chief Resident, Department of Radiology, Detroit Medical Center, 4201 St. Antoine, 3J-2, Detroit, MI 48201, E-mail: [email protected]; and Dr. Abidov is Professor, Department of Radiology, John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan. After participating in this educational activity, the radiologist should be better able to identify risk factors, epidemiology, clinical presentation, imaging characteristics, and pathophysiology of aortic dissection and describe associated complications. Dr. Abidov is a recipient of grant/research funding from Astellas Pharma. Lippincott CME Institute has identified and mitigated all relevant financial relationships regarding this educational activity. The remaining author, faculty, and staff have no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible organizations. The FDA has not approved gadolinium contrast for use in DE-CMR as discussed in this article. Please consult the product labeling for approved information. Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc., is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc., designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. To earn CME credit, you must read the CME article and complete the quiz and evaluation on the enclosed answer form, answering at least seven of the 10 quiz questions correctly. This continuing medical education activity expires on April 14, 2025.