Ultrasonography remains the screening modality of choice for abdominal aortic aneurysms despite many advances in imaging modalities. Several randomized trials were performed that demonstrated the effectiveness of ultrasound-based screening to reduce aneurysm-related mortality. Ultrasound is both cost effective and low risk. Controversies do persist in selecting the appropriate populations for screening, and several national societies have set recommendations.
Keywords: abdominal aortic aneurysm; screening; smoking; ultrasound.
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