This bulge can enlarge over time as the walls of the aorta become thinner and stretch (like a balloon). This bulge in the aorta is called an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). An aneurysm is a bulge or ...

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is one of the most common vascular diseases. In this issue of the Deutsche Ärzteblatt, two articles are dedicated to the currently most pressing aspects of AAA.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Men over the age of 65 who have smoked at any point in their lives have a higher risk of developing ...

The abdominal computed tomographic (CT ... In addition, an infrarenal aortic aneurysm was found, sized 6.5 cm in diameter and not involving the iliac arteries (Figure 2B). After admission ...

Atherosclerotic plaques are a feature of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs). Atherosclerosis and AAA appear to share similar risk factors. These observations have led to the conclusion that AAAs ...

A perioperative eHealth app used alongside standard care has shown success in supporting older patients with abdominal aortic ...

Estimates indicate that a well-established screening programme could prevent up to 100 deaths from abdominal aortic aneurysms each year.

Researchers from Sun Yat-sen University and affiliated organizations published data from a study that aimed to assess the role of the TNF receptor-associated factor 6 (TRAF6), E3 ubiquitin ligase ...

These so-called aortic aneurysms typically form in the same sites of the large blood vessel: either on the upper arch or in the abdominal cavity. We wanted to understand why it is always these ...

As the aortic wall weakens, there is a risk of the wall tearing or dissecting. Individuals with descending thoracic or abdominal aortic aneurysms usually do not have symptoms. Aneurysms are commonly ...

Doctors at the Botkin Moscow Multidisciplinary Research and Clinical Center performed a unique operation on a patient with ...