Question

A 68-year-old man who has smoked one pack of cigarettes daily since age 20 presents for a periodic health exam. He has no symptoms. According to the CTFPHC guideline, which abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening strategy is recommended for this patient?

Accepted Answer

One-time abdominal ultrasound screening between ages 65 and 80 in men who have ever smoked

Answer

No AAA screening is recommended in asymptomatic adults

Answer

Annual abdominal ultrasound starting at age 50

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Abdominal CT scan with contrast every 5 years

Answer

Screen women aged 65-80 years who have never smoked

Practice question

A 68-year-old man who has smoked one pack of cigarettes daily since age 20 presents for a periodic health exam. He has no symptoms. According to the CTFPHC guideline, which abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening strategy is recommended for this patient?