Question 1

give me a hint. what kind of hassle am i facing if doc suspects aortic aneurysm? what is required to diagnose?

Accepted Answer

Ultrasound: An abdominal ultrasound will show if there is an abnomality of you aorta. It takes just a few minutes to perform and is very accurate.

Question 2

how does a doctor diagnose aortic aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

X-ray: Well sometimes it can be palpated if it is in the abdomen. Or in some cases and abnormal pulsation can even be visualized. Xrays, especially a ct scan will visualize and confirm it. An ultrasound would also demonstrate the aneurysm.

Question 3

for aortic arch aneurysm, what tests do you need to diagnose and is there more than one, if so what?

Accepted Answer

CT scan : Several, options
regular chest x-ray- rarely
ct very effective
mri can do.
If multiple the repair is more difficult.

Question 4

what symptoms will help a doctor diagnose brain aneurysm?

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Thunderclap headache: Very abrupt onset within a few seconds of a very very severe headache (so called "thunderclap headache") is the most suggestive sign since this is how bleeding into the subarachnoid space (in effect bleeding from annaneurysm) within the cranium announces itself.

Question 5

is an mri on the brain without contrast sufficient enough to diagnose major problems? ms, tumour, aneurysm, etc?

Accepted Answer

Usually, but: Typically, can pick up multiple sizable lesions, but may miss small vascular anomalies or small inflammatory lesions.  Usually most significant issues such as tumors are readily visualized.

Question 6

who should i go to to seek a diagnose for possible abdominal aortic aneurysm?

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Vascular laboratory: Most AAA are hard to detect by physical exam unless the patient is fairly thin.  Ultrasound is the most common imaging study to screen for aaa.  You can be screened for AAA at an icavl certified vascular laboratory, 
if you have a family history of AAA then you have a higher risk of developing a AAA and should most definitely be screened.  If you have an aaa, see a vascular surgeon.

Question 7

i was diagnose having aortic aneurysm 7 years ago with arthritis i have regular chess pain three to four times a days and much worse when my stomach ?

Accepted Answer

911: Lots of things can abdominal and chest pain. In my experience rule out life threatening issues such as heart and lung problems first. Call 911 and go to the emergency room please

Question 8

can you diagnose abdominal aortic aneurysm with a stethoscope?

Accepted Answer

Not typically: Abdominal aortic aneurysms, when large enough, can sometimes be felt by pressing on the abdomen. This feels like a very prominent pulse in the abdomen, which cannot be typically felt in most people (unless you're really thin). Sometimes an aortic aneurysm may produce a sound that can be picked up by a stethoscope, but this is unlikely and not typical at all. Consult a vascular surgeon.

Question 9

can brain aneurysms be found with ct scan and contrast or must mri be used to diagnose. i was told my a&e ct scan with contrast 20 yrs ago showed good blood vessels as my brother was recently diagnosed with aneurysms would i need tests again?

Accepted Answer

: Both can be used to diagnose brain aneurysms. If you are worried or have a strong family history then have it done.

Question 10

in 2000 had ct scan due to suspected mini stroke,turned out my first ever migraine aura.can ct with contrast diagnose accurately brain aneurysm?told all fine,recently my brother had a stroke incidently found aneurysms.do i need screening as brother?

Accepted Answer

: With your history it is best to consult your neurologist/MD/ vascular surgeon who would most likely recommend it.

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Is an mri on the brain without contrast sufficient enough to diagnose major problems? ms, tumour, aneurysm, etc?

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I was diagnose having aortic aneurysm 7 years ago with arthritis i have regular chess pain three to four times a days and much worse when my stomach ?

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Can you diagnose abdominal aortic aneurysm with a stethoscope?

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Can brain aneurysms be found with ct scan and contrast or must mri be used to diagnose. i was told my a&e ct scan with contrast 20 yrs ago showed good blood vessels as my brother was recently diagnosed with aneurysms would i need tests again?

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In 2000 had ct scan due to suspected mini stroke,turned out my first ever migraine aura.can ct with contrast diagnose accurately brain aneurysm?told all fine,recently my brother had a stroke incidently found aneurysms.do i need screening as brother?

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