Over 95% of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) rupture into the retroperitoneal space. Rare types of AAA ruptures comprise ruptures into the inferior vena cava with aortocaval fistula formation ...

We present the early results of a policy of treating all anatomically suitable ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms (rAAAs) by emergency endovascular aneurysm repair (eEVAR), regardless of ...

The NHS in the North West has launched a major campaign to promote a 'life-saving' 10-minute abdominal aortic aneurysm scan.

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...

2. Raut SS, Chandra S, Shum J, et al. Biological, geometric and biomechanical factors influencing abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture risk: a comprehensive review. Recent Pat Med Imaging 2013; 3: 44–59.

Tobacco use is the leading risk factor for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) development. The most serious complication is rupture, which is usually fatal. Repair is recommended if the AAA grows ...

I was offered a low price to get abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening. Is it worthwhile? Who should get screened? — K.D.

One of the biggest challenges in managing AAA and PAD is the unpredictability of disease progression. For instance, while ...

I had no symptoms and thousands of people die every year with the condition I now have as it goes undirected until it is too late. Luckily for me, although I had severe pain, I didn’t have a full ...

The thin and weakened vessel wall is at increased risk of dissection or rupture, which can be ... channel interference protects against abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) formation and progression ...

The NHS in the North West has launched a new campaign to raise awareness of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening.

This bulge in the aorta is called an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA ... Graft movement, if it occurs, can be seen with a CT scan. Aneurysm growth or rupture. Symptoms of aneurysm growth are not always ...