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Would a regular abdominal xray be able to see an abdominal aortic aneurysm?
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No, need ultrasound: An abdominal x ray doesn't show blood vessels so it's not used to detect aneurysms. An abdominal ultrasound is usually done to screen for aortic aneurysms. Men who have ever smoked are advised to have an abdominal ultrasound between the ages of 65 and 75.
Answered 11/6/2014
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Sometimes: Only if walls of the aneurysm are calcified. Ultrasound and ct scan are best ways to image.
Answered 9/24/2012
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Get an Ultrasound: Plain x-rays use ionizing radiation and can miss many aneurysms - only images the ones that have a lot of calcium in them (many don't have calcium at all). Ultrasound uses sound waves and sees just about every aneurysm so it's the very best screening test!
Answered 7/27/2013
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