This bulge in the aorta is called an abdominal aortic aneurysm ... for developing an aneurysm, your physician may recommend periodic checks, which could include a physical exam and possibly a CT scan ...

In a multicenter, retrospective review of patients admitted with intact and ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs), thoraci ...

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is one of the most common ... cases corrective catheter interventions or ultimately open surgery are required later in the course. In our experience, an ...

It is possible that as the aneurysm enlarges and compresses surrounding nerves or organs, an individual may experience back or abdominal pain ... Depending on the extent of your aortic surgery, you ...

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

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 ...

St. Luke's vascular surgeons were the first in the Northeast to enroll a patient in a research study that could revolutionize ...

"Most intact aortic aneurysms do not produce symptoms. As they enlarge, symptoms such as abdominal pain and back ... is ...

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA ... The two primary methods of repair are open surgical repair and endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR), each with its own set of advantages and challenges.