Opportunity for Public Comment - US Preventive Services Task Force

Opportunity for Public Comment - US Preventive Services Task Force

Draft Recommendation Statement and Draft Evidence Review: Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Public Comment on Draft Recommendation Statement and Draft Evidence Review: Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force seeks comments on a draft recommendation statement and draft evidence review on screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm. Recommendations vary depending on sex, age, smoking status, and family history. The draft recommendation statement and draft evidence review are available for review and public comment from June 18, 2019 to July 15, 2019 here. The Draft Recommendation Statement and Draft Evidence Review Are Open to Public Comment

COMMENTING DETAILS

Public Comment Period: 6/18/19 - 7/15/19 Any visitor to the Task Force Web site can comment on any of the listed USPSTF draft documents. However, readers should note that the USPSTF writes these documents for researchers, primary care doctors, and other health care providers, using medical and scientific language as appropriate for these audiences.

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY

Population Recommendation Grade Men ages 65 to 74 years who have ever smoked The USPSTF recommends one-time screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) with ultrasonography in men ages 65 to 75 years who have ever smoked. B Men ages 65 to 75 years who have never smoked The USPSTF recommends that clinicians selectively offer screening for AAA with ultrasonography in men ages 65 to 75 years who have never smoked rather than routinely screening all men in this group. Evidence indicates that the net benefit of screening all men in this group is small. In determining whether this service is appropriate in individual cases, patients and clinicians should consider the balance of benefits and harms on the basis of evidence relevant to the patient’s medical history, family history, other risk factors, and personal values. C Women who have never smoked with no family history The USPSTF recommends against routine screening for AAA with ultrasonography in women who have never smoked and have no family history. D Women ages 65 to 75 years who have ever smoked or have a family history The USPSTF concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for AAA with ultrasonography in women ages 65 to 75 years who have ever smoked or have a family history. I

See the full draft recommendation statement

WHERE WE ARE IN THE PROCESS

Draft Research Plan Final Research Plan Draft Recommendation / Draft Evidence Review Final Recommendation / Evidence Summary