The abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) ultrasound is an ultrasound of the aorta - which is the main artery leaving the heart and supplying the blood to the abdomen, pelvis and legs. This test is used to visually show the presence of an aneurysm (which is an abnormal swelling or dilation of the artery walls). The ultrasound used is similar to the test doctors perform to monitor a fetus in pregnant women, so it is completely safe. The danger lies in the risk of the aneurysm bursting or rupturing. Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms have a greater than 90% mortality rate, which makes this test essential in maintaining proper preventative health care. Early detection is the key for successful treatment.
What is this Test for?
The abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) ultrasound is used to detect any sign of an aneurysm before further complications are given the chance to develop. Using the ultrasound method is very effective in detecting this serious condition. This simple and painless test uses sound waves to create a picture of the inside of the body. It shows the size of an aneurysm, if one is detected.
How do I know if I’m at risk?
You may be at risk for an abdominal aortic aneurysm if you have any of the following behavior and health patterns:
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What should you expect?
Preparing for your screening is simple. We offer some helpful guidelines and our videos will help you understand what will happen so you can see that our screenings are pleasant experiences and something to look forward to. Our technicians are friendly and professional, and our screenings are painless - even our blood screenings, as they only require a quick finger prick. Some commonly asked questions are answered in the information below.
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What equipment will be used?
GE Healthcare’s new Vivid i is the miniaturized cardiovascular ultrasound system to provide high-performance, full-featured imaging in a lightweight design.
Vivid i addresses one of the biggest challenges in cardiovascular care – access to complete, real-time diagnostic information. The new system expands the reach of echocardiography by offering all the functionality and high performance of full-featured premium scale systems – but in a completely portable and wireless design that weighs 30 times less.
GE developed Vivid i by miniaturizing the components of a premium echocardiography system weighing more than 180 kilograms to provide a portable system weighing less than five kilograms. Vivid i features wireless functionality, enabling physicians to transfer files instantly from the system to other physicians for consultation, or to the patient’s bedside so that they can be more informed and involved in their healthcare decisions.
MyLab30 CV
The MyLab® 30 CV ultrasound system is an evolutionary step in ultrasound technology. Weighing less than 19 pounds, it is the first compact ultrasound system to deliver premium console performance. And with mobile, portable or stationary configurations, MyLab30 CV can adapt to any clinical environment.
Offering portability and applicability over a wide range of clinical specialties, including anesthesiology, without compromise, MyLab30 CV implements phased array technology for cardiac imaging, linear array for vascular and small parts imaging, as well as curved array and microconvex for general imaging. The system allows for the evaluation of the heart, vasculature and organs of the body with the appropriate transducer technology and the appropriate measurement and analysis packages. The MyLab30 CV also can assist anesthesiologists in Transesophageal Echocardiography, regional nerve blocks, central line placement and other common anesthesia procedures.
Some other features found on MyLab30 CV include:
MyLab30 CV is the perfect combination of size and performance. It offers the portability and adaptability needed in today’s clinical environment without compromising the clinical performance necessary to provide the highest levels of patient care.
Congratulations! You’re ready to schedule your HealthFair screening appointment and, most importantly, you are on the road to better health. Thank you for reviewing the above information. We look forward to screening you soon!