Several MRI techniques can now be used to investigate the thoracic aorta.

Atherosclerotic plaques in the thoracic aorta were evaluated using histochemical methods.

Changes in coronary artery calcification scores correlated with those of the thoracic aorta.

The other patient underwent replacement of the proximal descending thoracic aorta.

Through the graft, a stent was introduced in the thoracic aorta.

Impedance cardiography was used to measure PTT at the level of the thoracic aorta.

The arterial pressure elevation was obtained by mechanical constriction of the descending thoracic aorta.

Pressures were recorded in the descending thoracic aorta, abdominal aorta, femoral and radial arteries.

In this case study, a 28-year-old male patient with a thoracic aorta injury is presented.

Conclusion: Endoluminal repair of non-traumatic rupture of the descending thoracic aorta can be performed percutaneously.

Background: Emerging evidence indicates that calcifications in valvular and thoracic aorta are manifestations of generalized atherosclerosis.

Traumatic rupture of the thoracic aorta is increasing in incidence and remains a highly lethal injury.

Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of endovascular repair of non-traumatic rupture of the descending thoracic aorta.

Adults with congenital coarctation of the descending thoracic aorta can be successfully treated by stent implantation.

Endovascular repair of thoracic aorta pathology is emerging as the preferred treatment strategy in high risk patients.

Objectives: Endovascular treatment of the thoracic aorta has developed as an efficacious alternative to open surgical repair.