In Vivo Detection and Measurement of Aortic Aneurysm and Dissection in Mouse Models Using Microcomputed Tomography with Contrast Agent

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Contrast agent doses dependent for the image of the aorta 2 hours after injection of ExiTron nano 12000 at a dose of 75 μl/25 g, 100 μl/25 g, and 150 μl/25 g per mouse, respectively. The images represent the aortic aneurysm and dissection imaging with different contrast agent doses from the proximal site of the descending thoracic aorta towards the abdominal aorta. Yellow, red, and blue arrowheads indicate the dissected aorta, the dilated aorta, and the normal aorta, respectively.

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