A 68-year-old man with well-controlled hypertension and no smoking history asks about screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). According to CTFP...

Question

A 68-year-old man with well-controlled hypertension and no smoking history asks about screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). According to CTFPHC recommendations, what should you advise?

Accepted Answer

One-time abdominal ultrasound screening between ages 65 and 80

Answer

Annual abdominal ultrasound screening

Answer

Screen only if he develops abdominal pain

Answer

Screen only if he becomes a smoker

Answer

AAA screening is not recommended in any men

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening

A 68-year-old man with well-controlled hypertension and no smoking history asks about screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). According to CTFPHC recommendations, what should you advise?