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A 42-year-old female asked:

Do all echos measure the aortic artery to see if dilated? is that part of the standard test?

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Dr. Birendra Tandananswered

Urology 36 years experience

If ordered to see the Aorta-yes it is measured.

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Answered Mar 29, 2022

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