Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Ultrasound
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This is an ultrasound scan of the main artery in the abdomen, the Aorta.
This detailed test looks for the presence of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), which is a localized abnormal dilatation of the aorta within the abdomen and with abnormal flow dynamics within the vessel. The conditions puts the aorta at risk of a potentially fatal rupture.
This ultrasound is also done after an AAA repair to assess post-surgical progress and detect any complications.
Report will include
- Aorta and Common Iliac artery diameter measurements.
- Assessment for plaque, calcification and hemodynamic changes.
- AAA classification
- Assessment for renal artery involvement
Patient Preparation
No food for 6 hours before your examination. A small amount of clear fluid may be taken.
This is to ensure we have maximum visualisation of the anatomy without it being obscured by bowel gas.
What will happen during the examination?
A gown is provided for this examination. You will lie on an examination bed and you may be asked to intermittently hold your breath.
This scan takes 30 minutes.
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