Ultrasound Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force did not change their recommendations on AAA screening.

Sponsoring Organization: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)

Background

The USPSTF reviewed the most recent evidence (including 4 new population-based randomized clinical trials) on screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs; defined as aortic enlargement of ≥3.0 cm in diameter) to update their 2014 recommendations. They made no major changes in screening recommendations, for which they note low adherence in clinical practice.

Recommendations

One-time screening of older men (age range, 65–75) who have ever smoked (at least 100 lifetime cigarettes) confers benefit of moderate certainty (B recommendation).
Benefit of screening in older men who have never smoked is less clear and should be offered selectively, based on family history a…

Reviewing Authors

Thomas L. Schwenk, MD

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Thomas L. Schwenk, MD

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Allan S. Brett, MD

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Allan S. Brett, MD

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Ultrasound Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

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