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Doctors plzzzzzzz answer me is this statement true or false ultrasound can't detect dissection when its done late after onset of symptoms is this true or false
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Dr. Pramod Reddy Kandakure
Cardiac Surgeon
28 yrs exp
Hyderabad
CT aortogram (ECG gated is gold standard)
TEE may or may not detect it
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Dr. Nikhila Pachani
Cardiologist
14 yrs exp
Rajkot
Ultrasound has its own limitation, it cannot assess certain areas to rule out any dissections of major arteries.
So which area of interest is to be seen can decide whether ultrasound is helping or not. CT Aortogram should help for confirmation or final diagnosis.
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Dr. Govardhan Reddy K
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
19 yrs exp
Bangalore
Depends on which part of aorta , regular echo or if in hospital Trans esophageal echo can detect.
But for clarity CT aortogram.
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Dr. Sai Ravi Shanker A
Cardiologist
21 yrs exp
Hyderabad
USG if looking only for dissection than u can find some clue
But very difficult for the radiologist to detect with out symptoms
CT Aortograme can detect
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