Aorta

 

Ultrasound
- Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms
- Check-up of known aneurysms

CT (with contrast)
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To make a better assessment of aortic diameter, thrombi and conditions in pelvic artery.
- Check-up of aortic graft

MRI
- Not used for primary examination

NB: Can be used if examination without i.v. contrast is desirable.

A concept developed by radiologists
Tor Ole Kjellevand and Knut Korsbrekke.