Our doctors will make a diagnosis based on your health history, physical exam, and certain tests, to help determine if you have a thoracic aortic aneurysm. Your physician will order a CTA (Computed Tomography Angiography). The scan will show the size of the aorta and exact location of the aneurysm.
A CT (computed tomography) is a series of x-rays taken with a special machine. Computers use these x-rays to create three-dimensional images. CT angiography (CTA) combines a CT Scan with an injection of contrast fluid (dye) to produce pictures of blood vessels and tissues visible on the x-ray image.
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the contrast fluid (dye) given during CTA scan.