Assertion: abdominal aortic aneurysm | /r/HasProperty | 5.5cm
Facets:
value: in diameter
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: If the AAA is <5.5cm, outpatient referral, rather than emergent consultation is all that is required.
text: Refer people with an AAA that is 5.5 cm or larger to a regional vascular service, to be seen within 2 weeks of diagnosis.
text: If the patient is asymptomatic and the AAA is <5.5cm in diameter, the patient can be discharged with close follow-up with vascular surgery for monitor of the AAA with serial ultrasounds and discussions regarding elective repair.
text: If an AAA is less than 5.5 cm wide (about 2 inches), repeat screening and monitoring is recommended; surgery is recommended when an AAA is 5.5 cm or larger.