Brief Title
Screening of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Among Male Patients With TIA Symptoms
Official Title
Screening of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Among Male Patients With TIA Symptoms
Brief Summary
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.
Study Type
Interventional
Primary Outcome
Maximum diameter (mm) of abdominal aorta (outer-to-outer wall) in ultrasound
Condition
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Intervention
Ultrasound of aorta
Study Arms / Comparison Groups
ultrasound of aorta
Description:
Publications
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Recruitment Information
Recruitment Status
Other
Start Date
May 2013
Primary Completion Date
June 2014
Eligibility Criteria
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
Gender
Male
Ages
N/A - N/A
Contacts
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Location Countries
Finland
Location Countries
Finland
Administrative Informations
NCT ID
NCT01850732
Organization ID
AAA-03
Responsible Party
Principal Investigator
Study Sponsor
North Karelia Central Hospital
Study Sponsor
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Verification Date
June 2014