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Author Spotlight: Using Point-of-Care Ultrasound for Comprehensive Evaluation of the Abdominal Aorta
Published on: September 8, 2023
Ultrasound Evaluation of the Abdominal Aorta and Mesenteric Arteries
Gowthaman Gunabushanam1, Michelle LaVonne Robbin2, Leslie Millar Scoutt1
1Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, Yale University School of Medicine, 333 Cedar Street, PO Box 208042, New Haven, CT 06520, USA.
Abstract:
The authors review ultrasound (US) imaging findings of the abdominal aorta and mesenteric arteries, with a focus on screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and posttreatment follow-up. US is the primary imaging modality used to screen for AAA and for surveillance of aneurysms for growth after initial diagnosis. US and contrast-enhanced US may play a greater role in patient follow-up status post-endovascular aneurysm repairs. US is also the initial recommended imaging modality for suspected chronic mesenteric ischemia.
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