What Is an Aortic Aneurysm?
9. Diagnosis
Your doctor will need to ask you about your symptoms, your medical history, your family’s medical history, and your lifestyle. A brief physical exam will also be performed, and your doctor will sometimes be able to detect an aneurysm during this procedure. Tests will be needed to help confirm the condition.
Tests will typically involve imaging techniques like CT scans, ultrasound, or X-rays that will help to reveal the aneurysm visually. If an aneurysm is detected then, depending on how large it is, your doctor might want to have it checked regularly to help ensure it is not growing dangerously large.
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