Ultrasound can detect abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) before they are likely to rupture. However, it is unclear whether the overall benefits of screening for AAAs outweigh the potential harms.

Q: My neighbor suffered a ruptured aneurysm that almost killed her. According to her husband, this came out of the blue. What ...

I was offered a low price to get abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening. Is it worthwhile? Who should get screened? — K.D.

However, if you are considered at risk of an abdominal aortic aneurysm, Medicare Part B will cover one ultrasound screening for the condition per lifetime. At-risk individuals are those with a ...

An ultrasound test that is non-invasive and can identify areas that are narrowing or fully blocked. There’s also an abdominal aortic aneurysm screening and a peripheral artery disease screening.

Studies of the natural history of ascending aortic aneurysms indicate that aneurysms exceeding 6 cm in maximum diameter are associated with a particularly high risk of complications. In the ...

We present the early results of a policy of treating all anatomically suitable ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms (rAAAs) by emergency endovascular aneurysm repair (eEVAR), regardless of ...

ELKO — Life Line Screening will hold stroke and heart disease screenings at First Presbyterian Church of Elko on March 1. The company said appointments must be reserved ahead of time at 800-772-8243.

Medicare covers ultrasound imaging when a doctor deems it medically necessary. Learn more about when Medicare may cover an ultrasound test.