This bulge in the aorta is called an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). An aneurysm is a bulge or balloon that forms in the wall of a blood vessel. An aneurysm is most commonly a result of an ...

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a common and deadly problem. The aortic diameter increases in association with a complex remodeling process that includes changes in the structure and content of ...

Can increase the risk of developing abdominal aortic aneurysms by damaging and weakening the walls of the aorta Blood vessel diseases: that results in the inflammation of blood vessels such as ...

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 ...

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

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.

This is further classified as IIIa which is confined to the thoracic aorta and IIIb which extends to the abdominal aorta. When the intima becomes compromised, a tear can occur leading to ...