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Can echo and ultrasound see your thoracic aorta region and detect thickening or aneursym?

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Dr. Barton Cook answered

Specializes in Pediatric Cardiology

Generally not: The thoracic aorta is best imaged with a CT or MRI angiography. The ascending aorta and abdominal aorta can be seen with echo and ultrasound.

Answered 4/23/2016

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