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Can abdominal aortic aneurysm diagnosed with a sthethoscope exam or you need an ultrasound scan?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Ultrasound is best: Physical exam is unreliable; doctors over diagnose abdominal aneurysms in thin people and underdiagnose them in fatter people on physical exam alone. The best screening test is a duplex ultrasound. In experienced hands, this test has a 99% plus sensitivity and specificity-- meaning it is a very good screening test.
Answered 7/9/2012
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Imaging is better: Ultrasound, ct, and MRI are superior to physical exam.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Diagnose AAA: While some large aneurysms can be felt with your hands on the belly an ultrasound is a much more effective and accurate way to make the diagnosis.
Answered 9/15/2015
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