Thoracic aortic aneurysm MRI

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

Overview

The definitive diagnosis of thoracic aortic aneurysm can be made using Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA). Once the diagnosis is made, serial MRAs (or CT) are recommended every 6-12 months.