In Addition to an Annual Screening Echocardiogram of the Ascending

question 2

Multiple Choice

In addition to an annual screening echocardiogram of the ascending aorta, CT or MRI angiography of the entire aorta is recommended at what frequency for all first-degree relatives of individuals diagnosed with a thoracic aortic aneurysm/dissection (TAAD) ?

• A) 2 to 3 years
• B) 4 to 5 years
• C) 6 to 7 years
• D) 8 to 10 years

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