The screening test of choice is probably abdominal ultrasound. That's an inexpensive ... repair than open repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm. However, both studies also showed that with longer ...

This bulge in the aorta is called an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA ... additional stent grafts may be placed to ensure that the aneurysm is completely excluded. x-rays and/or intravascular ultrasound ...

Because an abdominal aortic aneurysm typically develops without ... it's advisable to undergo regular ultrasound examinations of the abdominal cavity. This public health measure serves as a ...

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may also be used. An abdominal ultrasound is recommended to screen men for aortic aneurysms. If an aneurysm smaller than 5.5 centimeters (cm) in diameter is found ...

Ounce of Prevention is a weekly column which presents recommendations for preventative services derived from The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).

With a focus on endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) for abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms ( ...