Aortic aneurysm
An aortic aneurysm is an abnormal bulge that occurs in the wall of the major blood vessel (aorta) that carries blood from your heart to your body. Aortic aneurysms can occur anywhere in your aorta and may be tube-shaped (fusiform) or round (saccular).
Aortic aneurysms include:
Abdominal aortic aneurysm.
An abdominal aortic aneurysm occurs along the part of the aorta that passes through the abdomen.
Thoracic aortic aneurysm.
A thoracic aortic aneurysm occurs along the part of the aorta that passes through the chest cavity.
In some cases, an individual may have an abdominal aortic aneurysm and a thoracic aortic aneurysm.
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An ultrasound probe is applied to the abdomen. The probe emits high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound) to generate images of the aorta. Color Doppler is used to determine the direction of blood flow in the aorta and its adjacent structures. The procedure is usually painless and well-tolerated.
The scan may take up to 30 minutes depending on the study image quality and the technician’s experience.
You must be fasting for 12 hours prior to test. Nothing to eat or drink, no smoking, no chewing gum or candy.
Take your medications with small sips of water.
Before you fast, consume a light and healthy “low residue” meal to move contents through the digestive system quickly and completely. This may include foods like lean meat, crackers or white rice, soft bananas, and well cooked vegetables without the skin.
Avoid heavy foods with a lot of unhealthy fats, as they take a long time to digest. Raw fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and dairy products should usually be avoided.
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