Prevalence of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) in first-degree relatives: detecting AAA in adult offspring of AAA patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

First-degree relatives of patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) may have an increased risk of developing the disease. The primary aim was to report the prevalence of AAA in adult male and female offspring of patients with AAA. The secondary aim was to explore the efficiency of a registry-based detection route, and the third aim was to report contemporary prevalence in the population.

Methods

Adult offspring of individuals with AAA and matched controls were identified through national registries. The examination included questionnaires and ultrasound examinations of the infrarenal aorta. Aortic pathology was defined as an aortic diameter ≥25 mm, AAA ≥30 mm.

Results

The participation rate among male and female adult offspring was 64% (350/543) and 69%

SUBMITTER: Fattahi N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10776345 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature