Imaging: Ultrasound II Flashcards
What is shown here
narrow ivc,
should be like image shown
Where does the split of the iliacs occur?
Belly button
What sign shows the celiac axis?
What are the differences in the aorta and IVC on ultrasound?
What is shown here?
bifurcation of aorta
What is shown?
AAA with clot
This is clip art of an x-section of an ultrasound of the abdominal aorta. What is each shape?
White circle=aorta
Blue oval = IVC
Arch is vertebral body
What is shown here?
What is shown here?
Abnormal aorta (too large)
Where is the SMA?
What is shown here?
Abnormal Aorta (too large)
Where are the vast majority of AAAs?
Renal
What is the size of an abnormal AAA?
5 cm is usually symptomatic
Where are the IVC and aorta relative to the midline?
IVC: left
aorta: right
What size of aorta indicates an aneurysm and how does size relate to the risk of rupture? (use actual numbers for this)