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would a chest x-ray show an enlarged aortic root?
by marcie12, Nov 13, 2007 09:08PM
I have several symptoms indicative of Marfan syndrome and I am worried about possible problems with my heart. I saw my GP because of chest pain 18 months ago and he did a chest x-ray and said it was clear. Would the x-ray have shown a dialted aortic root ? Or is that only visible on an echocardiogram?
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by redrocker, Nov 14, 2007 10:28PM
To: marcie12
An x-ray won't show a dilated aortic root. You would need an echocardiogram or a CT scan. Good luck.
by marcie12, Nov 15, 2007 09:54AM
thanks!
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