Abdominal aortic aneurysm Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 55-year-old man comes to the emergency department for evaluation of left flank pain that woke the patient up abruptly from sleep. Also he saw blood in his urine with his first urination of the day. The patient has a past medical history of nephrolithiasis, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, and a 20-pack-year smoking history. On physical examination, the patient appears uncomfortable and diaphoretic. Temperature is 37°C (98.6°F), blood pressure is 120/66, pulse is 105/min, respiratory rate is 16/min, and oxygen saturation is 97% on room air. Physical exam reveals left costovertebral angle tenderness, and a pulsatile abdominal mass is palpated. Urinalysis shows hematuria. A bedside ultrasound shows an abdominal aortic aneurysm that is 3.5 cm in diameter as demonstrated below. A CT of the abdomen and pelvis without contrast demonstrates a 5 mm obstructing left kidney stone. Which of the following is the best management for the abdominal aneurysm finding?
 
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