AAA Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of AAA?
A
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - dilation of the abdominal aorta, with a diameter of more than 3cm
2
Q
Describe the screening programme for AAA in England
A
All men are offered a screening USS at 65
3
Q
Describe the classification of AAAs
A
- Small = 3 - 4.4cm
- Medium 4.5 - 5.4cm
- Large = 5.5cm and above
4
Q
How often is the surveillance of a…
- Small aneurysm
- Medium aneurysm
A
- Small = annual
- Medium = 3 monthly
5
Q
What are the criteria for urgent vascular repair of an AAA
A
- Symptomatic
- Diameter 5.5cm and above
- Diameter growing more than 1cm per year
6
Q
At what point to patients with an AAA have to…
- Inform the DVLA?
- Stop driving?
A
- Inform the DVLA at 6cm
- Stop driving at 6.5cm
