Description

Patency of the false lumen in chronic aortic dissection (AD) is associated with aortic dilation and long-term aortic events. However, predictors of adverse outcomes in this population are limited. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between aortic growth rate and false lumen flow dynamics and biomechanics in patients with chronic, patent AD.

Purpose/Objective

What is the current state/problem in practice?

Patency of the false lumen in chronic aortic dissection is associated with aortic dilation and long-term aortic events. However, predictors of adverse outcomes in this population are still limited. 

What is the ideal state/ if the problem is gone?

The understanding of the interaction between hemodynamics, geometrical and biomechanical characteristics of false lumen will improve the capacity to identify patients at higher risk of developing adverse events.

Learning Objectives

Following this activity:

1. Learners need to know about (knowledge): the interaction between flow and stiffness of the false lumen and its dilation

2. Learners need to know how to apply (intention to put into practice): 4D flow CMR to identify patients at higher risk of developing adverse events.

3. Learners need to do (perform): use 4D flow CMR in these patients.

Accreditation Statement
The Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (SCMR) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement
The Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (SCMR) designates this Journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit (s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Instructions for Claiming CME

• Read the article in full for which credit is sought
• Complete the post-activity evaluation
• A certificate of completion will be available once the evaluation is submitted

Financial Disclosures
The planners and faculty for this activity did not have any relationships to disclose.

Disclosure of Commercial Support

None

Bibliography
Please see the bibliography at the end of the journal article.