Abdominal Aorta
November 26th, 2019
Overview
It is possible to identify an abdominal aortic aneurysm by clinical examination; the aneurysm may be visible on inspection or become apparent on palpation.
How to Assess
- Place the hands on either side of the midline and identify the outermost margin of the aorta.
Interpretation
- Absent or diminished abdominal aortic pulse - aortic coarctation
- Pulsatile Abdominal mass - abdominal aortic aneurysm
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