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.

The Mann-Whitney U test was applied to the data; a p value of < .05 was required to demonstrate statistical significance.

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.

February is American Heart Month. And while you may think yours is in great shape, it doesn’t hurt to make sure. “It’s a good time to bring it out in the open for everybody. Just to, you know, be a ...

This bulge in the aorta is called an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). An aneurysm is a bulge ... an aneurysm is found during a medical test such as a CT scan or ultrasound. Over time, vascular disease ...

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