Refinements in abdominal aortic aneurysm screening; a new screening tool and incorporation of body surface area correction

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is an age-associated degenerative vascular disorder ranked as the 10th most common cause of death in male patients above the age of 55 years. While AAA-related mortality rates have been reported to be in a decline globally, in part likely due to reduced smoking rates, this condition remains a significant burden on our community and health system, particularly for Māori New Zealanders. While countries such as the...