Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Flashcards
1
Q
What are some major risk factors for developing aneurysms?
A
- Smoking
- Hypertension
2
Q
What are some rare risk factors for developing aneurysms?
A
- Syphilis
- Connective tissue disease
- Ehlers Danlos Type 1
- Marfans Syndrome
3
Q
Describe the screening program for AAA?
A
All men offering screening at 65 years old.
This reduces deaths from ruptured AAA by 50%
4
Q
How are screened patients then followed up?
A
Small and medium AAAs have regular surveillance.
Large AAA they are referred to Vascular Outpatients within 2 weeks.
5
Q
What is considered a large aneurysm?
A
>5.5cm diameter
6
Q
When are large aneurysms operated on?
A
Within 8 weeks of the GP finishing the referral documentation.
