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Can you see dilation in aortic root appears in the ultrasound imaging or must you do ct?
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Either: You can image the aorta well with ultrasound. It's the first line test for abdominal aortic aneurysms. The root is seen with echocardiograms (ultrasound of the heart). CT may be needed for more detail, for portions that are obscured by lung or bowel gas, or for information about surrounding structures.
Answered 1/19/2019
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