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33 yr f. visible pulse in suprasternal notch. bp 117/78, hr 65-80, no pain, 200 lb, 5 ft 4 in. had ekg and it was normal.what likelihood of anuerysm?

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Very unlikely at 33.: If you smoke,your risk is higher but still very small at 33 years old.

Answered 6/18/2019

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Dr. Anita Prakash answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Still possible: A visible pulse does not always mean dilatation or aneurysm. Nevertheless an ECG does not delineate an aneurysm either. A tranthoracic echocardiogram to view root and ascending aorta would be more appropriate as first line noninvasive test

Answered 8/16/2018

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