What are the pros and cons of a nationwide abdominal aortic aneurysm screening programme?

Impact of a screening program for abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) in men over 65 years of age Lower number of ruptured AAA surgery Higher number of elective AAA surgery More deaths from elective surgery Reduced overall AAA-related mortality Cost-e ective But no proven long-term survival bene t Fewer deaths from ruptured AAA surgery Impact of a screening programme for AAA in men over 65 years of age The opinions expressed in this article are not necessarily those of the Editors of the European Heart Journal or of the European Society of Cardiology.