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Review
. 2016 Mar-Apr;40(2):321-4.
doi: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2015.12.009. Epub 2015 Dec 30.

Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms

Zachary W Kostun  1 , Rajesh K Malik  2
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Review

Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms

Zachary W Kostun et al. Clin Imaging. 2016 Mar-Apr.

Abstract

Ultrasonography remains the screening modality of choice for abdominal aortic aneurysms despite many advances in imaging modalities. Several randomized trials were performed that demonstrated the effectiveness of ultrasound-based screening to reduce aneurysm-related mortality. Ultrasound is both cost effective and low risk. Controversies do persist in selecting the appropriate populations for screening, and several national societies have set recommendations.

Keywords: abdominal aortic aneurysm; screening; smoking; ultrasound.

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