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Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms in cardiovascular patients
Ann M Hanly1, Shazia Javad, Louise P Anderson
1Department of Vascular Surgery, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. amhanly@indigo.ie
The Journal of Surgical Research
|September 21, 2005
Summary
The incidence of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) was 9.9% in cardiac patients, significantly higher in men and those over 60. This supports targeted screening for cardiovascular disease patients.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Vascular Surgery
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) screening is debated.
- Cardiac patients represent a potentially higher-risk group for AAA.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the incidence of AAA in symptomatic cardiac patients.
- To assess AAA prevalence based on age, sex, and cardiovascular disease status.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective cohort study of 415 patients referred to a cardiology clinic.
- All participants underwent ultrasound screening for AAA and cardiac risk factor assessment.
- Data analyzed for correlation with demographic and clinical factors.
Main Results:
- Overall AAA incidence was 9.9% (14.1% in males, 3.95% in females).
- AAA was detected only in patients over 60 years old (11.7% detection rate).
- Incidence was significantly higher in patients with confirmed cardiovascular disease (13.8%).
Conclusions:
- Screening symptomatic cardiac patients, particularly those over 60 with cardiovascular disease, is supported by these findings.
- Targeted AAA screening in high-risk cardiac populations may be beneficial.