A 67-year-old man with abdominal aortic aneurysm measuring 5.7 cm (ascending thoracic aorta normal) is asymptomatic. Blood pressure is controlled. Acc...

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A 67-year-old man with abdominal aortic aneurysm measuring 5.7 cm (ascending thoracic aorta normal) is asymptomatic. Blood pressure is controlled. According to U.S. guidelines, what is the recommended management?

Accepted Answer

Offer elective surgical repair at ≥5.5 cm for abdominal aortic aneurysm

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Continue surveillance until ≥6.0 cm

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Endovascular repair is contraindicated in asymptomatic aneurysm

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Repair only if growth >1.0 cm/year

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Medical therapy alone regardless of size

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Aortic Aneurysm

A 67-year-old man with abdominal aortic aneurysm measuring 5.7 cm (ascending thoracic aorta normal) is asymptomatic. Blood pressure is controlled. According to U.S. guidelines, what is the recommended management?