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If you have an aneurysm of the aorta, would the bp be the same in both legs and both arms? what other blood tests and clinical findings could detect?

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Dr. Michael Yap answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

More info needed: Depends where along the aorta the aneurysm is. The aorta ascends from the left side of the heart and then takes a turn, diving downward toward a spot just before the pelvis, where it splits into the iliac arteries. A lateralizing effect of an aneurysm (or lack thereof) will depend on its location. You may require and abdominal ultrasound or CT angiogram for visualization.

Answered 9/29/2014

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