Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) is an important component in the diagnosis of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA).

Family history

  • What is the general health status of your family members?
  • Are there any diseases in your family that are common?
  • Are there any hereditary diseases (connective tissue diseases) in your family?

Social history

  • What is your profession?

Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).

  • What symptoms have you noticed?
  • Do you suffer from
    • Abdominal pain?
    • Back pain?
  • How long has the pain been present?
  • Has the pain occurred quite acutely?*

Vegetative anamnesis including nutritional anamnesis.

  • Do you smoke? If yes, how many cigarettes, cigars or pipes per day?
  • Do you drink alcohol more often? If yes, what drink(s) and how many glasses of it per day?
  • Do you use drugs? If yes, which drugs and how often per day or per week?

Self history incl. medication history.

Medication history

* If this question has been answered with “Yes”, an immediate visit to the doctor is required! (Data without guarantee)