Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm: prognostic indicators for outcome

Male patients over 70 years with RAAA in hypovolaemic shock with low Hb have a higher 30 day mortality and few survive more than one year. Our study suggests that each of these four parameters separately was not a strong prognostic indicator. Collectively, however, they strongly influence the prognosis of patients with RAAA. These findings strengthen the case for selective treatment for RAAA.