Source: American College of Cardiology - Cardiosource Title: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Dx & Rx Program: 28th Annual Cardiology at Big Sky Topic(s): General Cardiology Date Posted: 10/18/2006 Expert:  James B. Froehlich, M.D., F.A.C.C.

Comment: A 2007 meta-analysis of 7 studies of treatment of small (<5.5cm)  abdominal aortic aneurysms did not show improved survival with repair. Larger studies of this problem with longer follow-up are needed. Lederle FA et al.,  Systematic Review: Repair of Unruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm. Ann Intern Med 2007; 146 (May 15): 735-741.