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Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms. [Review]

Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms. [Review] - 2016

Available online through MWHC library: 2001-2007, Available in print through MWHC library: 1999 - present

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. Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

English

ISSN: 0899-7071

Subjects--Topical Terms:
*Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal/di [Diagnosis]
*Diagnostic Imaging/mt [Methods]
*Mass Screening/mt [Methods]
Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal/ep [Epidemiology]
Aortography
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Global Health
Humans
Mass Screening/ec [Economics]
Morbidity/td [Trends]
Risk Factors
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Ultrasonography, Doppler

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute

Index Terms--Function:
Journal Article
Review