Screening guidance Flashcards
1
Q
When should a patient receive a repeat abdominal US in 12 months of their abdominal aortic aneurysm?
A
When it is between 3-4.4cm.
2
Q
When should a patient receive a repeat abdominal US in 3 months of their abdominal aortic aneurysm?
A
When it is between 4.5-5.4cm
3
Q
When would a patient not need a repeat scan to look for AAA?
A
If their aorta width is <3cm.
4
Q
When would a patient be referred to vascular surgery for AAA treatment (EVAR or open repair)?
A
If symptomatic
If >4cm which has grown by more than 1cm in 1 year
If 5.5cm or larger
