Pathogenesis of Acute Aortic Syndromes, 2001

These medical illustrations highlight the pathophysiological mechanisms that lead to the development of aortic emergencies. These are just a few illustrations from a series of acute aortic syndromes and include aortic dissection, penetrating aortic ulcer, and intramural hematoma. Each illustration has been displayed in longitudinal and axial views to aid the radiologist who are used to viewing vasculature in different planes, (angiographers usually read studies in the longitudinal plane, while computed tomography specialists read traditional CT studies in an axial plane. These illustrations were produced for a scientific poster exhibit viewed by radiology professionals. 

Award of Excellence in the Instructional Color category. Pathogenesis of Acute Aortic Syndromes, AMI Annual National Conference, Professional Salon, Austin, TX, 2003.

The Ralph Sweet Member’s Choice Award, Pathogenesis of Acute Aortic Syndromes, AMI Annual National Conference, Professional Salon, Austin, TX, 2003.

"Pathogenesis of Acute Aortic Syndromes" Pencil & Photoshop, 2001