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Chelsea Vascular Clinic, Vascular Surgeon London // Conditions // Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm(AAA) // When should an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) be treated?
When should an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) be treated?
  • In women, who usually have smaller abdominal aorta, treatment may be considered at 5cm.
  • In patients with genetic abnormalities, the threshold size for treatment may be lower.
  • In patients whose aneurysm is rapidly expanding, treatment may be considered at a smaller size.
  • Patients with AAA symptoms should be considered for treatment regardless of size.