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Recommendations for AAS: Diagnostic Evaluation (Imaging, Laboratory Testing)
| COR | LOE | RECOMMENDATIONS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | C-LD | 1. In patients with a suspected AAS, CT is recommended for initial diagnostic imaging, given its wide availability, accuracy, and speed, as well as the extent of anatomic detail it provides.1–5 |
| 2a | C-LD | 2. In patients with a suspected AAS, TEE and MRI are reasonable alternatives for initial diagnostic imaging.1–6 |
