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Worldwide abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening programs vary significantly. Sharing outcomes can optimize future AAA screening strategies and improve patient care.

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  • Vascular Surgery
  • Public Health Screening
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening programs are proven to reduce mortality and are cost-effective.
  • Understanding the current global landscape of AAA screening is essential for program development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the current status and identify variations in abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening programs globally.
  • To provide insights for developing and optimizing future AAA screening initiatives.

Main Methods:

  • Data compilation from an international expert group at the 34th Charing Cross Symposium.
  • Review of government websites and published reports on national screening programs.

Main Results:

  • Six countries are implementing national AAA screening programs; Italy is conducting trials.
  • Significant variability exists in inclusion criteria (age, sex, cardiovascular risk) and co-screening for other conditions (hypertension, atherosclerosis).
  • Surveillance intervals differ, often based on aneurysm size, but optimal intervals for mortality reduction and cost-effectiveness are unclear.

Conclusions:

  • Dissemination of international AAA screening outcomes is crucial.
  • Informing developing programs on optimal screening intervals, subaneurysmal aorta surveillance benefits, and integrated cardiovascular disease screening is necessary.