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For aortic arch aneurysm, what tests do you need to diagnose and is there more than one, if so what?
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CT scan : Several, options regular chest x-ray- rarely ct very effective mri can do. If multiple the repair is more difficult.
Answered 7/12/2013
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CT scan: Either a ct scan or a trans-esophageal echocardiogram would give you the information you are looking for.
Answered 9/6/2013
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