Aorta

Ultrasound

• Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms
• Check-up of known aneurysms

CT (with contrast)

• To make a better assessment of aortic diameter, thrombi and conditions in pelvic artery.
• Check-up of aortic graft

MRI

• Not used for primary examination

NB: Can be used if examination without i.v. contrast is desirable.