Ultrasonographic Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

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Ultrasonographic Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

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Table 1. Prevalence of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms 3.0 cm or Larger in Veterans 50 to 79 Years of Age

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Figure 1. Prevalence of abdominal aortic aneurysm 4.0 cm or larger in men by age and smoking history. Data adapted from Lederle et al. (28). Reprinted with permission from (29).

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Table 2. Characteristics of Randomized Trials of Ultrasonographic Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

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Figure 2. Relative risks and 95% CIs for abdominal aortic aneurysm-related deaths in randomized trials of ultrasonography screening in men.