Primary care screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm
Fleming C, Whitlock E, Beil T, Lederle F
Record Status
This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment from a member of INAHTA. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database.
Citation
Fleming C, Whitlock E, Beil T, Lederle F. Primary care screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm. Rockville: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Preventive Services Task Force Systematic Evidence Review No. 35. 2005
Authors' objectives
While the prognosis for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) rupture is poor, ultrasound imaging is an accurate and reliable test for detecting AAAs before rupture. This study aims to examine the benefits and harms of population-based AAA screening.
Authors' conclusions
For men age 65 years and older, an invitation to attend AAA screening reduces AAA-related mortality.
