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Are carotid arteries easily seen on a ct angiogram? would you be able to see dissection?

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Dr. Volkan Tuzcu answered

Specializes in Pediatric Cardiology

Dissection : They are seen on CT. MR is a better test for dissection

Answered 1/5/2019

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