Indications for ultrasound of the abdominal aorta include:

A. Diagnostic Evaluation for an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

• Palpable or pulsatile abdominal mass or abdominal bruit
• Unexplained lower back pain, flank pain, or abdominal pain.
• Follow-up of a previously demonstrated abdominal aortic aneurysm.
• Follow-up of patients with an abdominal aortic and/or iliac endoluminal stent graft.

B. Screening Evaluation for an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

• Men 65 years or older.
• Women 65 years or older with cardiovascular risk factors.
• Patients 50 years or older with a family history of aortic and/or peripheral vascular aneurysmal disease.
• Patients with a personal history of peripheral vascular aneurysmal disease