Aortic aneurysm

Aortic aneurysm — referral criteria for Vascular services.

Eligibility

At least one must be met for the patient to be eligible for referral.

Clinically suspected or confirmed aortic aneurysm with initial primary-care work-up completed

Red flags

Indicate urgent (Category 1) referral or emergency assessment.

Present or suspected acute aortic dissection

Present or suspected ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm or thoracic aortic aneurysm

Suspected intact, symptomatic abdominal aortic aneurysm or thoracic aortic aneurysm

Routine referral criteria

Determine Category 2 or 3 urgency.

Abdominal aortic aneurysm greater than 4.0 centimetres diameter measure

Descending thoracic aortic aneurysm greater than 5.0 centimetres diameter measure

Rapid abdominal aortic aneurysm expansion (greater than 1.0 centimetres diameter growth per year)