The evaluation of the abdominal aorta: a "how-to" for cardiac sonographers.
A thorough evaluation of the abdominal aorta can be readily achieved by use of the standard views of the echocardiographic examination. The ultrasound evaluation of the abdominal aorta represents a logical extension of the standard echocardiographic examination of the adult patient. This article provides the information needed to carry out a complete ultrasound examination of the abdominal aorta including the anatomy, the vascular disease, and the steps involved in accomplishing the ultrasound examination of the abdominal aorta.
Reynolds
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School of Cardiac Ultrasound, Arizona Heart Institute Foundation, Phoenix 85006.
Santos
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Weidemann
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Langenfeld
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Warner
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D000784:Aortic Dissection / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001012:Aorta, Abdominal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D004452:Echocardiography; D006801:Humans