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Which of the following is a risk factor for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
Which of the following is a risk factor for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
What is the recommended screening age for abdominal ultrasound in the United States?
What is the recommended screening age for abdominal ultrasound in the United States?
Which of the following is the most common form of aortic aneurysm?
Which of the following is the most common form of aortic aneurysm?
What is the recommended method of prevention for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
What is the recommended method of prevention for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
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At what diameter is surgery usually recommended for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) in males?
At what diameter is surgery usually recommended for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) in males?
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What symptoms are usually caused by an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
What symptoms are usually caused by an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
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Which genetic condition is associated with an increased risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
Which genetic condition is associated with an increased risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
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What is the recommended screening age for abdominal ultrasound in the United Kingdom and Sweden?
What is the recommended screening age for abdominal ultrasound in the United Kingdom and Sweden?
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What is the most common location for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) to occur?
What is the most common location for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) to occur?
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What is the recommended method of repair for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
What is the recommended method of repair for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
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Which of the following is a risk factor for developing an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
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What is the mortality rate if an AAA ruptures?
What is the mortality rate if an AAA ruptures?
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What is the most common symptom of an AAA?
What is the most common symptom of an AAA?
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What percentage of males over the age of 65 are affected by AAAs?
What percentage of males over the age of 65 are affected by AAAs?
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What is the risk of rupture in the next year for an AAA less than 5.5 cm?
What is the risk of rupture in the next year for an AAA less than 5.5 cm?
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What is the risk of rupture in the next year for an AAA between 5.5 and 7 cm?
What is the risk of rupture in the next year for an AAA between 5.5 and 7 cm?
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What is the risk of rupture in the next year for an AAA greater than 7 cm?
What is the risk of rupture in the next year for an AAA greater than 7 cm?
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What is the most common complication associated with EVAR?
What is the most common complication associated with EVAR?
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What is the most common physical examination finding in a patient with an AAA?
What is the most common physical examination finding in a patient with an AAA?
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What is the most common cause of AAA?
What is the most common cause of AAA?
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Which of the following is the primary pathophysiologic mechanism of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) development?
Which of the following is the primary pathophysiologic mechanism of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) development?
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Which of the following factors makes the aortic wall more susceptible to the influence of blood pressure in individuals with AAA?
Which of the following factors makes the aortic wall more susceptible to the influence of blood pressure in individuals with AAA?
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Which of the following proteases may contribute to aortic aneurysm rupture through the cleavage of decorin?
Which of the following proteases may contribute to aortic aneurysm rupture through the cleavage of decorin?
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Which part of the aorta has a predilection for the development of AAA?
Which part of the aorta has a predilection for the development of AAA?
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Which of the following is true about the histological structure and mechanical characteristics of the infrarenal aorta?
Which of the following is true about the histological structure and mechanical characteristics of the infrarenal aorta?
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Which imaging modality has nearly 100% sensitivity for detecting an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
Which imaging modality has nearly 100% sensitivity for detecting an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
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What is the usual definition of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) based on its outer diameter?
What is the usual definition of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) based on its outer diameter?
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Which of the following is considered a large abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
Which of the following is considered a large abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
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What is the primary parameter used to assess the rupture risk of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
What is the primary parameter used to assess the rupture risk of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
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Which of the following imaging methods is considered less often used for visualization of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
Which of the following imaging methods is considered less often used for visualization of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
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