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Yale Center for Thoracic Aortic Disease

Yale Center for Thoracic Aortic Disease, Yale School of Medicine

Patient Care
Patient Consultation
Diagnostic Tests
Pre-operative Counseling and Surgical Care
Post-surgical Evaluation and Continuing Care
Yale Center for Thoracic Aortic Disease
P.O. Box 208039
New Haven, CT 06520-8039
Appts: (203) 785-2705
Office: (203) 785-2705
Fax: (203) 785-3346

Diagnostic Tests

John Elefteriades, MD discusses the results of scans and tests that indicated the development of an aortic aneurysm in the patient.

Various tests and procedures may be needed to clarify the diagnosis and may be required prior to surgery.

Possible tests include:

CT Scan of Chest and Abdomen
CTA of Coronary Arteries
Cardiac Catheterization
Carotid Ultrasound
Transthoracic Echo
Electrocardiogram (EKG)

Click here for detailed test descriptions.

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