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Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Ultrasound - Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (Normal)


Ultrasound: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

A focused ultrasound of the aorta was performed by [myself/Dr. Resident under my supervision/independently with images reviewed by myself] in the evaluation of patient with [describe complaint].  

The abdominal aorta was examined in both transverse and longitudinal views from the diaphragmatic hiatus to the aortic bifurcation.
Measurements of the proximal, middle, and distal aorta were all noted to be <3 cm.

IMPRESSION:
Normal abdominal aorta exam with no evidence of aneurysm.

https://www.wikem.org/wiki/Aortic_ultrasound

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