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Imaging recommendation · Vascular

Popliteal aneurysm screening (AAA patients) or palpable popliteal pulse

Recommended: Doppler Ultrasound Popliteal is the preferred imaging study for popliteal aneurysm screening (aaa patients) or palpable popliteal pulse. Bilateral in 50%.

Recommended study

Doppler Ultrasound Popliteal

US No contrast Preferred Vascular Outpatient Reviewed

Bilateral in 50%. Treat at > 2 cm (risk of thrombosis / embolization, rarely rupture).

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