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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. | |||
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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.