What is the Utility of Point-of-Care Ultrasound for Diagnosing Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm?

IF 1.6 4区医学 Q3 EMERGENCY MEDICINE

Journal of Emergency Medicine Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-16 DOI:10.1016/j.jemermed.2025.12.006

Kristine Jeffers MD , Samuel M. Keim MD, MS , Brit Long MD , Michael Gottlieb MD , Srikar R. Adhikari MD, MS

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Abstract

Background

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a high-risk condition that can be associated with morbidity and mortality if untreated. Ultrasound is a primary means of diagnosis.

Clinical Question

What is the utility of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) for diagnosing AAA?

Evidence Review

Studies retrieved included 4 systematic reviews and meta-analyses evaluating the use of POCUS for diagnosing AAA. These studies provide estimates of the potential utility of POCUS, with a sensitivity of 97.5 to 100% and specificity of 94.1 to 100%.

Conclusion

Based upon the available literature, POCUS by emergency clinicians can reliably diagnose AAA.

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即时超声诊断腹主动脉瘤的效用是什么？

背景：腹主动脉瘤（AAA）是一种高风险的疾病，如果不治疗，可能会导致发病率和死亡率。超声是诊断的主要手段。临床问题：即时超声（POCUS）在诊断AAA中的作用是什么？证据回顾：检索到的研究包括4篇系统综述和荟萃分析，评估POCUS在AAA诊断中的应用。这些研究提供了POCUS潜在效用的估计，敏感性为97.5 - 100%，特异性为94.1 - 100%。结论：根据现有文献，急诊医师POCUS诊断AAA可靠。

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Journal of Emergency Medicine 医学-急救医学

CiteScore

2.40

自引率

6.70%

发文量

339

审稿时长

2-4 weeks

期刊介绍： The Journal of Emergency Medicine is an international, peer-reviewed publication featuring original contributions of interest to both the academic and practicing emergency physician. JEM, published monthly, contains research papers and clinical studies as well as articles focusing on the training of emergency physicians and on the practice of emergency medicine. The Journal features the following sections: • Original Contributions • Clinical Communications: Pediatric, Adult, OB/GYN • Selected Topics: Toxicology, Prehospital Care, The Difficult Airway, Aeromedical Emergencies, Disaster Medicine, Cardiology Commentary, Emergency Radiology, Critical Care, Sports Medicine, Wound Care • Techniques and Procedures • Technical Tips • Clinical Laboratory in Emergency Medicine • Pharmacology in Emergency Medicine • Case Presentations of the Harvard Emergency Medicine Residency • Visual Diagnosis in Emergency Medicine • Medical Classics • Emergency Forum • Editorial(s) • Letters to the Editor • Education • Administration of Emergency Medicine • International Emergency Medicine • Computers in Emergency Medicine • Violence: Recognition, Management, and Prevention • Ethics • Humanities and Medicine • American Academy of Emergency Medicine • AAEM Medical Student Forum • Book and Other Media Reviews • Calendar of Events • Abstracts • Trauma Reports • Ultrasound in Emergency Medicine