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What is the best exam to look for aneurysms in the abdominal area of your body?
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Ultrasound: Ultrasound is a good start. It has no radiation and very high sensitivity. If you are considering other, visceral artery, aneurysms, then you may need to consider a ct with IV contrast. Speak with your vascular surgeon - they should no very well what tests are needed for which vessel.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Ultrasound: An abdominal ultrasound is a good compromise for screening for aneurysm and cost. Compared to a cat an u/s is noninvasive and does not require contrast medicine.
Answered 3/4/2013
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Ultrasound: Us is initial screening test for aneurysm.
Answered 3/22/2020
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Aneurysm: Abdominal ultrasound is the best preliminary test
Answered 3/22/2020
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