Abdominal aortic diameter and its determinants among healthy adults in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Conclusion: Absolute AADs were relatively smaller in adult Nigerians and this should be considered when setting up screening programs for abdominal aortic aneurysm in our population. Further studies are needed to determine factors affecting AAD.

Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - March 4, 2020 Category: Rural Health Authors: UM Ezenwugo EG Okwudire NR Njeze CO Maduforo OO Moemenam Source Type: research