Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
This topic page summarizes the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations on screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Current Recommendation
Release Date: June 2014
- The USPSTF recommends one-time screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) by ultrasonography in men ages 65 to 75 years who have ever smoked.
Grade: B Recommendation. - The USPSTF recommends that clinicians selectively offer screening for AAA in men ages 65 to 75 years who have never smoked rather than routinely screening all men in this group.
Grade: C Recommendation. - The USPSTF concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for AAA in women ages 65 to 75 years who have ever smoked.
Grade: I Statement.
- The USPSTF recommends against routine screening for AAA in women who have never smoked.
Grade: D Recommendation.
Supporting Documents
| Supporting Document | Related Items |
|---|---|
| Recommendation Statement (PDF File, 197 KB; PDF Help) | Clinical Summary (PDF File, 94 KB; PDF Help) |
| Consumer Fact Sheet (PDF File, 188 KB; PDF Help) | |
| Evidence Summary (PDF File, 215 KB; PDF Help) | Evidence Review (PDF File, 1.75 MB; PDF Help) |
Current as of June 2014
Internet Citation:
Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Topic Page. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/uspsaneu.htm
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