Cardiology Guideline Update: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Learning Objectives

• Review the epidemiology of abdominal aortic aneurysm and risk factors for its development
• Describe the various ways in which abdominal aortic aneurysm can manifest and how it is usually diagnosed
• Review the goals of treatment with abdominal aortic aneurysm
• Summarize the benefits afforded by lifestyle intervention, pharmacotherapy, and intervention for abdominal aortic aneurysm