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.
School of Cardiac Ultrasound, Arizona Heart Institute Foundation, Phoenix 85006.
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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