Why the study?
Does screening by abdominal ultrasonography reduce specific mortality due to abdominal aortic aneurysm in men aged 65 or more?
Population
12,639 Danish men aged 65 or more (born 1921-1933) living in Viborg County, Denmark.
Comparison
Screening by abdominal ultrasonography… vs Control group (no screening).
Design
RCT, randomised
Follow-up
mean 52 months
Authors
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Supports AAA ultrasound screening in men ≥65; confirms mortality benefit and extends evidence for population programs.
Does screening by abdominal ultrasonography reduce specific mortality due to abdominal aortic aneurysm in men aged 65 or more?
Ultrasound screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms in men aged 65 and older significantly reduces AAA-specific mortality and the need for emergency operations.
Lindholt et al. (2005) studied this question.
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