A 67-year-old male is found to have an incidental asymptomatic abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) measuring 4.8 cm on an ultrasound scan. He is a current...

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A 67-year-old male is found to have an incidental asymptomatic abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) measuring 4.8 cm on an ultrasound scan. He is a current smoker and has hypertension. According to NICE CG156, what is the most appropriate management for the aneurysm itself?

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Annual ultrasound surveillance

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Referral to vascular services for consideration of intervention

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Ultrasound surveillance every 3 months

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Ultrasound surveillance every 6 months

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Immediate surgical repair

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

A 67-year-old male is found to have an incidental asymptomatic abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) measuring 4.8 cm on an ultrasound scan. He is a current smoker and has hypertension. According to NICE CG156, what is the most appropriate management for the aneurysm itself?