Ultrasonic diagnosis and prognosis of abdominal aortic aneurysm

ABSTRACT

Ultrasound (US) is a good screening modality to confirm or exclude aneurysm, especially abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) provides information for thoracic aneurysm except in the area of proximal (blind spot). In HCM, ultrasound and colour Doppler US in 10 years (1986-1987) are still the best screening modality of imaging diagnosis for detecting aortic aneurysm in preclinical stage, play a significant role in modifying the patient's prognosis.