Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms. [Review]
Citation: Clinical Imaging. 40(2):321-4, 2016 Mar-Apr.PMID: 26875779Institution: MedStar Heart & Vascular InstituteForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Journal Article | ReviewSubject headings: *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, DopplerYear: 2016Local holdings: Available online through MWHC library: 2001-2007, Available in print through MWHC library: 1999 - presentISSN:- 0899-7071
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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.
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