Ultrasonographic Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

  1. Frank A. Lederle, MD
  1. From the Center for Chronic Disease Outcomes Research, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
    1. Figure 1. Data adapted from Lederle et al. . Reprinted with permission from .
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        Figure 1. Data adapted from Lederle et al. . Reprinted with permission from . Prevalence of abdominal aortic aneurysm 4.0 cm or larger in men by age and smoking history.(28)(29)
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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.

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