Thoracic aortic aneurysm echocardiography or ultrasound

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

The diagnosis of a thoracic aortic aneurysm is often made as an incidental finding on transthoracic echocardiography (dilated aortic root) or on trans esophageal echocardiography (enlarged ascending aorta or aortic arch). The definitive diagnosis is made using CT angiography but MRA is also an excellent test. Once diagonosed, serial CTA (or MRA) are recommended every 6-12 months.