AAA

Who should be screened for AAA?

All men aged 66 years or over, and women aged 70 and over.

Name a risk factor for AAA.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

What family history increases risk for AAA?

Family history of AAA.

What is the follow-up recommendation for maximum aortic diameter less than 3cm?

No aneurysm has been detected and no further follow-up will be arranged.

What follow-up is required for aortic diameter measuring 3.0 to 4.4 cm?

Follow-up will be in one year.

If an aortic diameter measures 4.5 to 5.4 cm, what is the follow-up period?

A follow-up will be in 3 months.

What is the action for an AAA that is 5.5 cm or larger?

Refer to a regional vascular service to be seen within 2 weeks of diagnosis.

For an AAA measuring 3.0 to 5.4 cm, what is the referral timeframe?

Refer to a regional vascular service to be seen within 12 weeks of diagnosis.

When should repair be considered for an AAA?

Asymptomatic, larger than 4.0 cm and has grown by more than 1 cm in 1 year, or asymptomatic and 5.5 cm or larger.