Aneurysm screening

Aneurysm Microchapters
Patient Information
Overview
Classification Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Cerebral aneurysm Charcot-bouchard aneurysms Rasmussen's aneurysm Thoracic aortic aneurysm
Causes

Management of Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease (Compilation of 2005 and 2011 ACCF/AHA Guideline Recommendations) : A Report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines

Screening High-Risk Populations

Class I

"1.Men 60 years of age or older who are either the siblings or offspring of patients with AAAs should undergo physical examination and ultrasound screening for detection of aortic aneurysms. (Level of Evidence: B)"

Class IIa

"1.Men who are 65 to 75 years of age who have ever smoked should undergo a physical examination and 1-time ultrasound screening for detection of AAAs. (Level of Evidence: B)"