DAAP-PR: Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Popliteal Artery Aneurysm
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
Observational, prospective, cohort study to evaluate, by an opportunistic screening program based on vascular ultrasound, the prevalence and characteristics of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) and Popliteal Artery Aneurysm (PAA) in a female population as well as the prevalence and characteristics of PAA in male population.
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Detailed Description
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) remains a highly topical issue given the potentially dramatic consequences associated with its rupture. In men, the prevalence of AAA is declining, probably due to improved management of risk factors. However, the most recent studies and international recommendations have reaffirmed that screening for AAA in men is still important and cost-effective. In contrast, data regarding the risk and characteristics of AAA in women are very limited and outdated. For this reason, the recommendations are contrasting and not univocal. About 35% of patients with AAA have a second aneurysm more distally. Popliteal artery aneurysm (PAA) is the most common. Like AAA, PAA is often asymptomatic and its main complication is thrombotic occlusion resulting in acute/chronic ischemia of the affected limb and a high prevalence of permanent sequelae (mainly amputation). Data on epidemiology and risk factors of PAA are very limited in men and absent in women. In addition, the benefit of PAA screening has never been assessed so far.
The aim of this study is to evaluate, by an opportunistic screening program based on vascular ultrasound, the prevalence and characteristics of AAA and PAA in a female population as well as the prevalence and characteristics of PAA in male population. The project represents the first screening program for popliteal aneurysm. Finally, the results will allow us to better assess need for and modalities of a screening program.
Study Design
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Abdominal aortic measurement [1 day]
Ultrasound of infrarenal aorta with diameter measured in mm
- Popliteal artery measurement [1 day]
Ultrasound of popliteal artery with diameter measured in mm
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Smoking habits [1 day]
Defined by active smoking, former smoking, never smoking
- Other cardiovascular risk factors [1 day]
Arterial hypertension, Diabetes, Dyslipidemia, Obesity
- History of cardiovascular diseases [1 day]
Coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular disease, lower extremity peripheral artery disease, venous thromboembolism
- Family history for aneurysmal disease [1 day]
First-degree relatives with aneurysmal disease
- Time-consuming [1 day]
Time needed to perform screening
- Surgical intervention for aneurysm [36 months]
Number of aneurysm operated during follow-up
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Women aged ≥65 years who are current smokers
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Men aged ≥65 years
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Women or Men aged ≥55 years with family history (first-degree relatives) for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) or popliteal artery aneurysm (PAA)
Exclusion Criteria:
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Patient with known diagnosis of AAA or PAA
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Patient already operated for AAA or PAA
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AAA/PAA screening or arterial assessment of lower limbs within the last 12 months
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Inability to understand and/or sign study consent
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Inability to access follow-up controls
Contacts and Locations
Locations
| Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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| 1 | Ospedale di Castelfranco Veneto, UOC Angiologia | Castelfranco Veneto | TV | Italy | I-31033 |
| 2 | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois (CHUV), Service d'Angiologie | Lausanne | VD | Switzerland | 1011 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois
Investigators
- Study Chair: Lucia Mazzolai, MD, PhD, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois
- Principal Investigator: Adriano Alatri, MD, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
- Aboyans V, Bataille V, Bliscaux P, Ederhy S, Filliol D, Honton B, Kurtz B, Messas E, Mohty D, Brochet E, Kownator S; investigators of the E2T3A study. Effectiveness of screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm during echocardiography. Am J Cardiol. 2014 Oct 1;114(7):1100-4. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2014.07.024. Epub 2014 Jul 18.
- Chaikof EL, Dalman RL, Eskandari MK, Jackson BM, Lee WA, Mansour MA, Mastracci TM, Mell M, Murad MH, Nguyen LL, Oderich GS, Patel MS, Schermerhorn ML, Starnes BW. The Society for Vascular Surgery practice guidelines on the care of patients with an abdominal aortic aneurysm. J Vasc Surg. 2018 Jan;67(1):2-77.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2017.10.044.
- Farber A, Angle N, Avgerinos E, Dubois L, Eslami M, Geraghty P, Haurani M, Jim J, Ketteler E, Pulli R, Siracuse JJ, Murad MH. The Society for Vascular Surgery clinical practice guidelines on popliteal artery aneurysms. J Vasc Surg. 2022 Jan;75(1S):109S-120S. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2021.04.040. Epub 2021 May 20.
- Matsumura Y, Ochi Y, Wada M, Hirakawa D, Yamanaka S, Kamioka M, Kitaoka H, Orihashi K, Nakaoka Y, Doi Y, Sugiura T. Usefulness of Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm During Transthoracic Echocardiography in Women ≥50 Years of Age. Am J Cardiol. 2018 Dec 15;122(12):2147-2150. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2018.08.050. Epub 2018 Sep 22.
- Svensjö S, Mani K, Björck M, Lundkvist J, Wanhainen A. Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm in 65-year-old men remains cost-effective with contemporary epidemiology and management. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2014 Apr;47(4):357-65. doi: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2013.12.023. Epub 2014 Jan 31.
- Wanhainen A, Verzini F, Van Herzeele I, Allaire E, Bown M, Cohnert T, Dick F, van Herwaarden J, Karkos C, Koelemay M, Kölbel T, Loftus I, Mani K, Melissano G, Powell J, Szeberin Z, Esvs Guidelines Committee, de Borst GJ, Chakfe N, Debus S, Hinchliffe R, Kakkos S, Koncar I, Kolh P, Lindholt JS, de Vega M, Vermassen F, Document Reviewers, Björck M, Cheng S, Dalman R, Davidovic L, Donas K, Earnshaw J, Eckstein HH, Golledge J, Haulon S, Mastracci T, Naylor R, Ricco JB, Verhagen H. Editor's Choice - European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS) 2019 Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Management of Abdominal Aorto-iliac Artery Aneurysms. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2019 Jan;57(1):8-93. doi: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2018.09.020. Epub 2018 Dec 5. Erratum in: Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2020 Mar;59(3):494.
- DAAP-PR study