Why the study?
Does ultrasound screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm reduce AAA-related mortality in men over 65 years old?
Population
Men over 65 years old at risk for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)
Comparison
Ultrasound screening for AAA vs No screening (based on referenced trials)
Design
Editorial
Authors
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This editorial emphasizes that despite the proven mortality benefits of AAA screening, declining AAA prevalence and sizes require ongoing evaluation of screening program efficacy and intervention thresholds.
Does ultrasound screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm reduce AAA-related mortality in men over 65 years old?
This editorial emphasizes that despite the proven mortality benefits of AAA screening, declining AAA prevalence and sizes require ongoing evaluation of screening program efficacy and intervention thresholds.
J J Earnshaw (2011) studied this question.
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