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Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening program in Poland
A Jawien1, B Formankiewicz1, T Derezinski1
1Department of Vascular Surgery and Angiology, University Hospital No.1, Collegium Medicum, University of Nicolai Copernicus, M.Sklodowskiej-Curie Street 9, 85-094 Bydgoszcz, Poland.
Summary
Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) in Polish men aged 60+ found a 6.0% prevalence. Age, smoking, and family history significantly increase AAA risk.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Public Health
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening is recommended by vascular societies.
- Screening programs have shown reduced AAA rupture and mortality.
- Poland introduced its first AAA screening program.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of AAAs in men aged 60 and older in Poland.
- To identify risk factors associated with AAA development.
Main Methods:
- Ultrasound examination of the abdominal aorta in 1556 men aged 60+.
- Defined AAA as aortic diameter ≥30 mm.
- Collected demographic data, smoking habits, comorbidities, and family history via questionnaires.
Main Results:
- AAA prevalence was 6.0% (94/1556).
- Average age of participants was 69 years.
- Significant risk factors identified: older age, current/past smoking, and family history of AAAs.
Conclusions:
- AAA prevalence in Polish men exceeds that in other European countries and the USA.
- AAA screening is an effective method for early detection and risk factor identification.
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