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Abdominal aortic aneurysm. who should get screen, and who really should be screened?
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Men who have smoked: National guidelines recommend that men who have ever smoked should be screened for abdominal aortic aneurysm between the ages of 65 and 75. You can check out the recommendations here: http://www.Ahrq.Gov/ppip/men50.Htm. Ask your doctor if you're at risk.
Answered 11/21/2013
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AAA: Family history of abdominal aortic aneurysm , smoker, male more than female, hypertension, high cholesterol with one or any combination of these risk factors should be screened.
Answered 3/28/2012
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