Background: An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is an abnormal widening (≥ 3 cm) and
weakening of the abdominal part of the aorta. It is a relatively common condition in the older …

In Europe, the prevalence of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) in the elderly population
(≥ 65 year old) has declined in the past decades to< 4%. Aneurysmal degeneration of the …

Randomised trials conducted in the 1990s convincingly demonstrated the effectiveness of
ultrasound screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) in men. 1 This formed the basis …

Conclusions There is a lower than expected prevalence of abdominal aortic aneurysm
(AAA) in Swedish men, likely explained by a reduction in the prevalence of smoking …

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is generally asymptomatic. The first manifestation is
usually a rupture that escalates into a situation involving a high mortality where between …

Background Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) is currently recommended by
several vascular societies. In countries where it has been introduced the prevalence of AAAs …

Purpose To investigate the prevalence of and risk factors for abdominal aortic aneurysm
(AAA) in 65-year-old men in Oslo, Norway. Materials and Methods From May 2011, until …

Background Ultrasound screening of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) has proved to
reduce mortality from AAA rupture and has been implemented in several countries. Recent …

Background The prevalence of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) with a maximal diameter
of 3 cm or more is age-dependent; among persons over age 65, it lies between 4% and 8 …

AIM: This prospective study was conducted to assess feasibility, patients' acceptability and
impact of ultrasound screening on rupture rate of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) …