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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Evaluation: Ultrasound

Abdominal ultrasound is the most commonly used test to reveal an abdominal aortic aneurysm.

Examples:

Abdominal ultrasound
Abdominal ultrasound procedure
Abdominal ultrasound showing aneurysm in 2 views
Abdominal ultrasound showing aneurysm

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Last Updated: Jul 3, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm References:

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