Recommendations for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening
December 10, 2019 – The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is an independent, volunteer panel of national experts in disease prevention and evidence-based medicine. This group works to improve the health of all Americans by making evidence-based recommendations about clinical preventive services. USPSTF published a final recommendation statement on screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) in those who do not have signs or symptoms of AAA. Based on the evidence, the USPSTF recommendations on screening for AAA varies depending on sex, age, smoking status, and family history. They give letter “grades” for screening recommendations:
- B: Screening Recommended
- C: Screening Recommended based on individual patient’s situation
- D: Screening Not Recommended
- I: Screening Recommendation cannot be determined
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