The aorta is the largest artery in the body that carries blood pumped from the heart or blood away from the heart to other parts. Aortic aneurysm is a common condition that is abdominal aortic aneurysm. This condition needs to be diagnosed early with clinical manifestations through clinical diagnostic tests for timely conclusion and treatment.

Abdominal aortic aneurysms are often found during a physical exam or during medical tests such as an echocardiogram or abdominal ultrasound. To diagnose an abdominal aortic aneurysm, your doctor will review your personal and family medical history and perform a physical exam. If your doctor suspects you have the condition, he or she may order imaging tests. So what techniques are used to evaluate an abdominal aortic aneurysm?