Use of Doppler ultrasound in dissecting aortic aneurysm.
Immediate intensive therapy is of major importance in the initial management of patients with dissecting aortic aneurysm. The Doppler ultrasound stethoscope is a noninvasive tool which may be used in the diagnosis and management of this disease. A case is presented in which this instrument was used to diagnose and follow the progress of a patient with acute aortic dissection. Further use of this device for similar disorders can be expected.
D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000175:diagnosis*; D004301:Doppler Effect; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014463:Ultrasonography