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How can ultrasound tell if Im at risk for a stroke or abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?

April 26, 2017AAA Abdominal aneurysm aortic risk stroke Ultrasound

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How can ultrasound tell if Im at risk for a stroke or abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?

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Ultrasound can find areas of plaque buildup in the carotid arteries of the neck — a warning sign for possible stroke. In the abdomen, ultrasound can find swelling (an aneurysm) in the abdominal aorta, which if left untreated could rupture, causing severe pain or even death.