Question

A 75-year-old woman has asymptomatic infrarenal AAA measuring 5.2 cm. According to aortic disease guidance, what is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Elective repair is recommended in women at ≥5.0 cm

Answer

Continue annual surveillance

Answer

Repair only when diameter ≥5.5 cm in women

Answer

No intervention unless growth ≥1.0 cm/year

Answer

Medical therapy alone regardless of size

Practice question

A 75-year-old woman has asymptomatic infrarenal AAA measuring 5.2 cm. According to aortic disease guidance, what is recommended?