Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm with ultrasonography may be useful in white men, with a history of smoking or a first-degree relative with abdominal aortic aneurysm, especially when the patient exceeds __________ years of age.

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Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) with ultrasonography is particularly recommended for men aged 65 to 75 years who have ever smoked. This recommendation is based on the higher prevalence of AAA in this demographic group and the potential for early detection and intervention to prevent aneurysm rupture.

Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm with Ultrasonography May Be Useful