Objective—Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is an important vascular disease in older
adults, but data on lifetime risk of AAA are sparse. We examined lifetime risk of AAA in a …

Background Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a leading cause of death in the USA. We
evaluated the incidence and predictors of AAA in a prospectively followed cohort. Methods …

Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) have historically been considered to be a manifestation
of atherosclerosis. However, there are epidemiologic and biochemical differences between …

Background Modifiable lifestyle‐related factors associated with risk of abdominal aortic
aneurysm (AAA) are rarely investigated with a prospective design. We aimed to study …

Objective A significant reduction in the incidence of cardiovascular disease, including
abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), has been observed in the past decades. In this study, a …

Background—Screening elderly men with ultrasound is an established method to reduce
mortality from ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA; Evidence Level 1a). Such …

B-mode ultrasound examinations of the abdominal aorta were performed from 1990 to 1992
to evaluate the prevalence of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) in a subgroup of the …

Background Large studies are required for reliable estimates of important risk factors for
abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). This could guide targeted AAA screening programs …

Abstract Objective The US Preventative Services Task Force guidelines for abdominal aortic
aneurysm (AAA) screening are based mainly on studies of older Caucasian males from non …

BACKGROUND: Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) disease is an insidious condition with an
85% chance of death after rupture. Ultrasound screening can reduce mortality, but its use is …