A 59-year-old with suspected aortic dissection requires imaging. He has normal renal function. Best initial imaging?...

Question

A 59-year-old with suspected aortic dissection requires imaging. He has normal renal function. Best initial imaging?

Accepted Answer

CT angiography of chest/abdomen/pelvis

Answer

Transthoracic echocardiography only

Answer

MRI aorta (routine)

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Chest x-ray only

Answer

Catheter angiography first-line

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Aortic Dissection-Imaging