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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm — MRCGP AKT MCQ

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According to NICE NG156 and the NHS AAA screening programme, which group should be routinely offered one-off abdominal ultrasound screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm?

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Correct answer: A — All men at age 65 years

The UK national programme offers a single abdominal ultrasound to all men during their 65th year; routine population screening is not offered to women or younger men unless symptomatic or high risk.

Reference: NICE NG156: Abdominal aortic aneurysm – diagnosis and management