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Aortic Ultrasound: Assess Your Aorta for Optimal Heart Health
Description:
Our Aortic Ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to visualize your aorta, the large artery that carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body. This simple, painless procedure provides valuable information about the health and condition of your aorta.
Why Would You Need an Aortic Ultrasound?
Your doctor may recommend an Aortic Ultrasound if you have:
Risk Factors for Aortic Aneurysm: Such as a family history of aneurysms, high blood pressure, smoking, or certain genetic conditions.
Symptoms of Aortic Aneurysm: Including abdominal or back pain, a pulsating sensation in the abdomen, or unexplained pain in your chest.
To Monitor Existing Aortic Conditions: To track the size and stability of a known aneurysm or other aortic abnormalities.
To Screen for Aortic Disease: Especially for men over 65 who have a history of smoking.
To evaluate for Aortic Dissection: A serious condition involving a tear in the wall of the aorta.
What Can an Aortic Ultrasound Determine?
This ultrasound can help detect and assess:
Aortic Aneurysms: Bulges or weak spots in the aortic wall that can rupture or dissect.
Aortic Dissection: Tears in the inner layer of the aorta, a life-threatening condition.
Aortic Size and Structure: To ensure the aorta is within normal limits and to monitor any changes over time.
Plaque Buildup: In some cases, the ultrasound can identify plaque buildup in the aorta.
Blood Flow: The ultrasound can assess blood flow through the aorta.
What to Expect:
The procedure is quick and painless. You'll lie on an examination table while a technician applies a gel to your abdomen and uses a handheld device (transducer) to capture images of your aorta. The images are then reviewed by a qualified physician.
Take control of your heart health. Schedule your Aortic Ultrasound today!