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Ultrasound screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm in men aged 65 years and older significantly reduces death from AAA (OR 0.65) and AAA rupture (OR 0.62).
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What is the best approach to diagnose and manage abdominal aortic aneurysms?
What is the best approach to diagnose and manage abdominal aortic aneurysms?
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This paper summarizes evidence to guide the diagnosis and management of abdominal aortic aneurysms.
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Nicholas LeFevre (2023) conducted a review in Abdominal aortic aneurysm. Ultrasound screening vs. No screening was evaluated on Death from AAA (OR 0.65, 95% CI 0.57-0.74). Ultrasound screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm in men aged 65 years and older significantly reduces death from AAA (OR 0.65) and AAA rupture (OR 0.62).
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