Diagnosis of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm: a multicentre cohort study

Conclusion: The classical signs and symptoms or rAAA are not always present and patients frequently show additional features that may confound the diagnosis. A high level of suspicion should be adopted for rAAA alongside a low threshold for immediate computed tomography. Further research is required to develop an objective clinical risk score or predictive tool for characterizing patients at risk.
Source: European Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research