Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - What to do and When

AAA - Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Mx

>= 55 mm -> non-urgent repair


Symptomatic -> urgent repair


< 40 mm -> US or CT every 2 years


>= 40 mm but < 50 mm    -> US or CT every 12 months


>= 50 mm but < = 54 mm -> US or CT every  6 months


AAAs < 50 mm -> increase in diameter ~ 4 mm/year


Monitor and Rx CVD- particularly BP and lipid levelsStatins -> decrease risk of mortality after repair


Refs include Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2015