Devin Zarkowsky MD FACSSpecial to Valley NewsAbdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a serious condition that occurs when the large blood vessel bringing blood from the heart to the body called the aorta weakens and bulges. If left untreated, an AAA can rupture, leading to life-threatening internal bleeding. Therefore, early detection is critical, and ultrasound screening has become a standard method for diagnosing AAAs, particularly in high-risk populations such as older adults and smokers.Ultrasound screening for abdominal aortic aneurysmUltrasound screening for AAA is a non-invasive, cost-effective, and reliable method offered here in Fallbrook for detecting aneurysms before they rupture. It involves using high-frequency sound waves to create an image of the aorta and measure
