Screening and management of abdominal aortic aneurysm: the best evidence.(Editorials)(Editorial) From: American Family Physician | Date: April 1, 2006| Author: | COPYRIGHT 2006 American Academy of Family Physicians. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Deaths related to abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) account for less than 1 percent of deaths annually in U.S. men 65 years and older. (1) What sets AAA apart from more common causes of death is that it is a preventable problem. Ultrasonographic screening for aortic aneurysms is rapid, accurate, and relatively inexpensive. A single normal ultrasound examination in men 65 years or older virtually excludes future risk of AAA-related death. (2) More than 50 years of experience has shown that open surgical repair nearly eliminates the risk of AAA-related death. (3) A recent ...

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