Research Article

Limitations of Online Information on Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Table 1

Descriptive information.

Information reportedNumber (%)

Definition of AAA27 (100)
Symptoms of AAA22 (81)
Tests used to diagnose AAA24 (89)
Risk of peripheral embolization10 (37)
Risk factors for developing AAA26 (96)
Describe outcome of rupture19 (70)
Quantify mortality of aneurysm rupture without treatment13 (48)
Quantify risk of mortality from rupture8 (30)