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Pulse in abdomen but i'm not a thin girl. neg ct of abdomen an ultrasound in last 2 to 3 months. still afraid as i have 3.5cm aeortic root anyerusm.?
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See below: These are symptoms that could be potentially serious. Yous should discuss these with your physician. He/she will thotoughly evaluate you and let you know what's going on.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Not likely: If you have had a normal ct then the abdominal aorta has been well evaluated. The aortic root is in the chest where the aorta leaves the heart. If that's the area of concern then you need an echocardiogram or ct scan of the chest.
Answered 2/19/2013
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