Journal of Primary Care & Community Health (Apr 2012)

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

  • Andreas Frech,
  • Juergen Falkensammer,
  • Gustav Fraedrich,
  • Michael Schirmer

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/2150131911421506
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 3

Abstract

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Abdominal aortic aneurysms represent both an individual risk of mortality and a socioeconomic burden for health care systems worldwide, but screening is not performed in all countries. Here, the authors summarize the pros and cons of screening to reduce abdominal aortic aneurysm–related mortality.