Screening of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Among Male Patients With TIA Symptoms
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Sponsor
- North Karelia Central Hospital
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Maximum diameter (mm) of abdominal aorta (outer-to-outer wall) in ultrasound
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 11 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the prevalence of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) among male patients with transient ischemic attack (TIA) symptoms. Ethiology of AAA is known to be common with atherosclerotic arterial diseases (coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease and carotid artery disease), so the hypothesis is that AAA should be more common among these TIA patients, thus making screening of these patients (for AAA) more cost-efficient.
Study will be carried out as a prospective screening study. Data will be collected in North Karelia Central Hospital within one year. All male patients with TIA symptoms will be recruited for the study and screened for AAA with ultrasound.
Investigators
Ville Vänni
General surgeon
North Karelia Central Hospital
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •male patient who has had symptoms of transient ischemic attack (TIA)
Exclusion Criteria
- •Patient's denial to participate
- •Female gender
- •Already diagnosed or treated abdominal aortic aneurysm
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Maximum diameter (mm) of abdominal aorta (outer-to-outer wall) in ultrasound
Time Frame: upon screening (collection of data will take one year)