Aortic Aneurysm Diagnosis
How will your doctor diagnose you with this condition? Learn about the tests, exams, processes, and other information relating to the diagnosis of Aortic Aneurysm below.
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How to Diagnose Aortic Aneurysm
The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and perform a physical exam. Pain is the symptom that will most likely cause you to go to the doctor. Most aortic aneurysms are discovered during a routine physical exam.
Tests may include:
- Abdominal or chest x-ray
- Abdominal or chest ultrasound
- CT scan of the abdomen or chest-a type of x-ray that uses a computer to make images of the inside of the body
- MRI scan of the abdomen or chest-a test that uses magnetic waves to make images of the inside of the body
- Transesophageal echocardiography -the use of ultrasound to study the heart and its vessels; a transducer, which records the information, is swallowed by the patient
- Aortography -the use of x-rays and injection of a contrast dye to make images of the heart and the aorta
- Cardiac catheterization -a tube-like instrument is inserted into the heart through a vein or artery (usually in the arm or leg) to detect problems with the heart and its blood supply
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