Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Aneurysm is indexed under Cardiovascular, Vascular. Also known as AAA, abdominal aortic aneurysm, thoracic aortic aneurysm.
- US prevalence
- No single U.S. estimate for all aortic aneurysms; contemporary abdominal aortic aneurysm estimates in adults age 60+ range 1.2-3.3% Source: USPSTF — Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Evidence Summary. This figure comes from a professional society, registry, or study rather than a federal source. Label: REPORTED.
- ICD-10-CM codes
- I71.4, I71.2, I71.9
- Typical onset
- Primarily men >65; screening recommended for male smokers 65-75
- Course
- progressive
- Body systems
- cardiovascular
- Sex differences
- M:F ~4-6:1 for AAA
- Racial and ethnic differences
- More common in white men; lower in Black and Asian Americans
What this page does not establish
These figures describe populations, not individuals, and none of them is a diagnosis or a treatment recommendation. Prevalence estimates are approximate and reflect published ranges. Disparity figures are reported patterns, not causes.
Taxonomy last reviewed 2026-05-19. Each figure on the interactive page carries its own source and retrieval date, which can be later than this review.
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