51. [Screening for intracranial aneurysms].
- Author
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Nielsen R, Hauerberg J, Munthe S, Nielsen TH, Rochat P, Birkeland P, Rudnicka S, Gulisano HA, Sehested T, Diaz A, Karabegovic S, and Sunde N
- Subjects
- Denmark, Humans, Intracranial Aneurysm complications, Magnetic Resonance Angiography ethics, Mass Screening ethics, Risk Factors, Intracranial Aneurysm diagnosis, Magnetic Resonance Angiography methods, Mass Screening methods
- Abstract
This review states the reasons for considering screening for intracranial aneurysms in Denmark: if patients have two first-degree relatives with intracranial aneurysms, are 30-70 years old, do not have competing disorders, which could significantly shorten life expectancy, and subsequently in patients with autosomal dominant kidney disease and a family history of subarachnoid haemorrhage. MR angiography should be the imaging study of choice, unless contraindicated. Generally, the ethical consequences ought to be considered before carrying out screening.
- Published
- 2019