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1. In patients with a dilated thoracic aorta, a TTE is recommended at the time of diagnosis to assess aortic valve anatomy, aortic valve function, and thoracic aortic diameters.1–4
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2. In patients with a dilated thoracic aorta, a CT or MRI at the time of diagnosis is reasonable to assess thoracic aortic anatomy and diameters.1,3,5–7
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3. In patients with a dilated thoracic aorta, follow-up imaging (with TTE, CT, or MRI, as appropriate based on individual anatomy) in 6 to 12 months is reasonable to determine the rate of aortic enlargement; if stable, surveillance imaging every 6 to 24 months (depending on aortic diameter) is reasonable.1,3,4
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