Baylor College of Medicine3 年
Ascending and Arch Aortic Aneurysms and Dissection
As the aortic wall weakens, there is a risk of the wall tearing or dissecting. Individuals with descending thoracic or abdominal aortic ... imaging study used to evaluate your condition. A CT scan ...
Baylor College of Medicine4 年
Ascending and Arch Aortic Aneurysms and Dissection
A CT provides valuable information about your aorta, such as the location and size of an aneurysm or dissection. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or magnetic resonance angiography (MRA), is another ...
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The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts: Who needs screening for an aortic aneurysm
A heart ultrasound (echocardiogram) or CT scan can be ... or child who has a thoracic aortic aneurysm or who has experienced ...