Case Study 19-Slide 5

CT scan is a useful tool for diagnosing and monitoring aneurysms. It provides detailed images of body structures. An infrarenal fusiform aneurysm refers to the dilation on all sides of the abdominal aorta below the kidney branches. Aneurysms weaken the vessel wall and increase the risk of rupture or dissection. A bulging artery is not considered a true aneurysm until it widens the artery by 50%. CT scan. CT scan provides detailed cross-sectional images of body structures. It's essential for diagnosing and monitoring aneurysms. The aorta is the main vessel for oxygenated blood from the heart. It should have a consistent tube-like shape as it travels down through the abdomen. Infrarenal fusiform aneurysm, dilation on all sides of the abdominal aorta below the branches that provide blood to the kidneys. Aneurysms weaken the vessel wall creating a risk for rupture or dissection. A bulging artery isn't classified as a true aneurysm until it increases the artery's width by 50%.