Question

A 70-year-old man who smoked 30 pack-years but quit 10 years ago presents for an annual visit. He is asymptomatic with normal abdominal examination. According to the CTFPHC guideline on abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), what is the most appropriate screening recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Arrange a one-time abdominal ultrasound screening for AAA

Answer

No screening is recommended for AAA in any asymptomatic adults

Answer

Order an abdominal CT scan with contrast every 5 years from age 65

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Screen yearly with abdominal ultrasound from age 65 to 80

Answer

Screen only if he develops abdominal pain or a pulsatile mass

Practice question

A 70-year-old man who smoked 30 pack-years but quit 10 years ago presents for an annual visit. He is asymptomatic with normal abdominal examination. According to the CTFPHC guideline on abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), what is the most appropriate screening recommendation?