Abdominal aortic aneurysms: an overview of screening and management in primary care.

Frech, Andreas; Falkensammer, Juergen; Fraedrich, Gustav; Schirmer, Michael · J Prim Care Community Health · 2012

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Abstract

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.