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NCT Number: NCT01850732

Screening of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Among Male Patients With TIA Symptoms

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Aneurysm Aortic Aneurysm Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Vascular Diseases

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

North Carelia Central Hospital

Joensuu, Pohjois-Karjala, 80200, Finland

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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

Treatment and study plan

ultrasound of aorta

Other

Primary outcomes

  1. Maximum diameter (mm) of abdominal aorta (outer-to-outer wall) in ultrasound

    Time frame: upon screening (collection of data will take one year)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

North Karelia Central Hospital

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2013
Primary completion
2014
First posted
May 9, 2013
Registry last updated
Jun 26, 2014

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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