Use of Bedside Ultrasound in Emergency Department for Detection of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)

Ultrasonography is a relatively easy to use, sensitive and specific bedside test in emergency department for the detection of AAA.The main disadvantage is that a leaking or ruptured aneurysm can be difficult to distinguish from an enlarged but non ruptured aneurysm.A leaking or ruptured AAA classically presents in patients- who are older than 60 years- have a history of hypertension- and