A 66-year-old man who smoked 1 ppd from age 18-65 seeks AAA screening. He has never been screened. Recommendation?...

Question

A 66-year-old man who smoked 1 ppd from age 18-65 seeks AAA screening. He has never been screened. Recommendation?

Accepted Answer

One-time ultrasound at 65-75 if ever smoked

Answer

No screening after 60

Answer

Annual ultrasound until age 80

Answer

CT abdomen now and annually

Answer

Screen only if symptomatic

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): AAA Screening