Question

A 73-year-old man with a 40 pack-year history who currently smokes asks about AAA screening. He has no symptoms. What should you recommend?

Accepted Answer

Abdominal ultrasound once between ages 65-75 for men who have ever smoked

Answer

No screening unless symptomatic

Answer

CT angiography now and annually thereafter

Answer

Abdominal x-ray screening once

Answer

Screen only if family history is positive

Practice question

A 73-year-old man with a 40 pack-year history who currently smokes asks about AAA screening. He has no symptoms. What should you recommend?