Abdominal aortic aneurysm

Abdominal aortic aneurysm

Management

• STOP SMOKING!
• No role for beta blockers or other medications solely for the AAA
• Monitor at intervals based on size
  • 3-3.9 cm: every 2-3 years
  • 4-4.9 cm: every year
  • 5-5.4 cm: every 6 months
• Once 5.5 cm, should be operated on (risk of rupture 10% per year)

Further Reading

• Vascular Surgery guidelines on the care of patients with AAAs 2018