Abstract
In Portugal, the number of abdominal aortic aneurisms (AAA) treated in relation with its population is among the lowest in the literature. This phenomenon can be explained by a low diagnostic rate or a reduced prevalence of AAA in our population. To date, no systematic population screening was conducted in Portugal. The opportunistic screening “A aorta não avisa” described a prevalence of 2.4% in our population. Several studies have shown the benefit of population screening for AAA, by describing a significant decrease in specific and all‐cause mortality. In that way, the screening is already recommended in men over 65 years by the leading international Vascular Surgery societies ‐ European Society for Vascular Surgery (level 1 recommendation) and Society for Vascular Surgery (level 2 recommendation). In addition to its academic and scientific justification, based on the current evidence, the benefits of an AAA screening program in terms of public health are undeniable and irrefutable.
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