CARDIAC ULTRASOUND

INDICATIONS:

Medical Necessity: Evaluate the aorta for presence or absence of aneurysm
Focused Question: Is there an abdominal aortic aneurysm?

REQUIRED IMAGES: Measure Outer Wall to Outer Wall at each location (clip and still image recommended)

1.) Transverse image at Proximal, Mid, and Distal Aorta

2.) Saggital or Longitudinal image at Distal Aorta and Bifurcation