Risk-stratified screening and prophylaxis

As abdominal aortic aneurysms are usually asymptomatic but potentially life-threatening, patients at risk should be screened in a targeted manner. These include in particular men over 65 and patients with a positive family history over 50. Low-threshold preventive measures include lifestyle modification (e.g. stopping smoking) and prophylactic medication (e.g. statins). For interventional aneurysm treatment, an open surgical procedure (OAR) or an endovascular procedure (EVAR) are available.