Question

A 72-year-old man with well-controlled hypertension asks whether he should be screened for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). He has never smoked. According to the CTFPHC AAA guideline, what do you recommend?

Accepted Answer

One-time abdominal ultrasonography now

Answer

No screening, as he is over 70

Answer

Annual abdominal ultrasonography starting now

Answer

Screening only if he develops abdominal pain

Answer

One-time abdominal ultrasonography is recommended only in women

Practice question

A 72-year-old man with well-controlled hypertension asks whether he should be screened for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). He has never smoked. According to the CTFPHC AAA guideline, what do you recommend?