Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening
Overview
Screening recommendations for an abdominal aortic aneurysm are different for men and women.
Not all doctors agree on who should be screened for abdominal aortic aneurysm. Talk to your doctor about whether the benefits of screening would outweigh the risks in your case.
For men
The Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care recommends a screening test for men ages 65 to 80.footnote 1
For women
The Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care does not recommend screening for women.footnote 1
References
Citations
- Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care (2017). Recommendations on screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm in primary care. Canadian Medical Association Journal , 189(36): E1137–E1145. DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.170118. Accessed January 3, 2018.
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Current as of: August 6, 2023
Author: Healthwise Staff
Clinical Review Board
All Healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.
Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care (2017). Recommendations on screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm in primary care. Canadian Medical Association Journal , 189(36): E1137–E1145. DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.170118. Accessed January 3, 2018.
