From the Guidelines
To confirm an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), ultrasound (US) is the recommended initial imaging test, as it can reliably detect the presence of an AAA with sensitivity and specificity approaching 100% 1. When evaluating a patient with a suspected AAA, it is essential to consider the following:
- The patient's medical history, including risk factors such as hypertension, smoking, and family history of AAA
- The physical examination, including palpation of the abdominal aorta
- The results of the US examination, including the measurement of the aortic diameter The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine recommends measuring the greatest diameter of the abdominal aorta from the outer-to-outer (OTO) edges of the aortic wall 1. However, it is crucial to note that US may underestimate AAA diameters by an average of 1 to 3 mm compared to CT 1. For pre-intervention planning, a CT angiography (CTA) or magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) is necessary to provide detailed characterization of the aneurysm and its relationship to surrounding structures 1. The management of AAA involves a multidisciplinary approach, including medical treatment, surveillance, and surgical or endovascular repair, depending on the size and symptoms of the aneurysm 1. The treatment of AAA should prioritize the reduction of cardiovascular risk factors and the implementation of optimal medical therapy to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) 1.
From the Research
Abba Confirmation and Treatment
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- The effectiveness of doxycycline in protecting against Clostridium difficile infection 2
- The use of ceftriaxone for the treatment of methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections 3
- The influence of ambiguity aversion on the framing effect during decision making 4
- The comparison of cefixime plus doxycycline with ceftriaxone plus azithromycin for the treatment of urogenital, rectal, and pharyngeal gonorrhoea 5
- The comparison of ceftriaxone with antistaphylococcal antibiotics for the definitive treatment of methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infections 6
Key Findings
- Doxycycline has been associated with a lower risk of Clostridium difficile infection 2
- Ceftriaxone may be an alternative for the treatment of methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections 3
- Ambiguity aversion can influence the framing effect during decision making 4
- Cefixime plus doxycycline may not be as effective as ceftriaxone plus azithromycin for the treatment of pharyngeal gonorrhoea 5
- Ceftriaxone may be a consideration for definitive therapy of methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection, with a lower risk of toxicity compared to antistaphylococcal antibiotics 6