Aortic aneurysm screening

Aortic aneurysm Microchapters

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Differentiating aortic aneurysm from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

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Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

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## Overview

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According to the USPSTF, screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm by ultrasonography is recommended once among patients aged 65 to 75 years who have ever smoked.