ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM RUPTURE: WHAT IS THE REAL PREVALENCE IN PATIENTS WITH NO CRITERIA FOR SCREENING OR ELECTIVE REPAIR?

Introduction: The rupture of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is frequently fatal and accounts for nearly 1% of all deaths. Data from literature states that screening is cost effective in male patients over the age of 65 with a 44% reduction in AAA related mortality. UK small aneurysm trial partic...

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Main Author: Coelho, Andreia (author)
Other Authors: Lobo, Miguel (author), Gouveia, Ricardo (author), Campos, Jacinta (author), Augusto, Rita (author), Coelho, Nuno (author), Canedo, Alexandra (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2017
Subjects:
Aneurisma da aorta abdominal
Rastreio
Prevenção primária
Rotura de aneurisma da aorta abdominal
Fatores de risco
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
Screening
Primary prevention
Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm
Risk factors
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.48750/acv.116
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:ojs.acvjournal.com:article/116

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https://doi.org/10.48750/acv.116

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