The AAFP recommends one-time screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) by ultrasonography in men aged 65 to 75 years who have ever smoked. (2005)
(Grade: B recommendation)
Grade Definition: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/grades.htm
Clinical Consideration: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/uspsaneu.htm
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Men
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Men
The AAFP makes no recommendation for or against screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) in men aged 65 to 75 years who have never smoked. (2005)
(Grade: C recommendation)
Grade Definition:http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/grades.htm
Clinical Consideration: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/uspsaneu.htm
(Grade: C recommendation)
Grade Definition:http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/grades.htm
Clinical Consideration: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/uspsaneu.htm
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Women
The AAFP recommends against routine screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) in women. (2005)
(Grade: D recommendation)
Grade Definition: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/grades.htm
Clinical Consideration: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/uspsaneu.htm
(Grade: D recommendation)
Grade Definition: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/grades.htm
Clinical Consideration: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/uspsaneu.htm
