Vascular Surgery
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm — Surveillance + Repair
NHS AAA screening; size + symptoms determine repair (EVAR / open); rupture is surgical emergency.
Source: NICE NG156; NAAASP
Step 1 of ~6
info
Screening + Detection
NHS AAA Screening Programme (NAAASP): one-time USS for men aged 65y. Detection ≥3 cm = AAA.
Features: usually asymptomatic; pulsatile abdominal mass; back pain; rupture (severe pain + hypotension + collapse).
Risk: male, smoking (×7), age, family history (sibling 6× risk), HTN, atherosclerosis.
Women: not routinely screened; consider USS if family history.
Workup: USS confirms; CT angiography for surgical planning.
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Drugs
- Sodium Nitroprusside · Direct Vasodilator (NO Donor) — Hypertensive Emergency / Aortic Dissection
- Tranexamic Acid (ICU/Trauma/Surgical) · Antifibrinolytic
- Labetalol (IV — Hypertensive Emergency) · Combined Alpha-1 and Beta-Adrenergic Blocker
- Labetalol (IV — Hypertensive Emergency) · Combined alpha and beta blocker
- Tenecteplase · Cardiovascular Emergency
- Tirofiban · Cardiovascular Emergency
Pathways
Decision support only. Always apply local guidelines and clinical judgement.