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 ...

Because an abdominal aortic aneurysm typically develops without any noticeable symptoms until rupture occurs, abdominal or back pain might be the only warning signs. Therefore, to detect an ...

For many of these conditions, women present later and sicker, and are less likely to be treated appropriately.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Men over the age of 65 who have smoked at any point in their lives have a higher risk of developing an abdominal aortic aneurysm, or AAA, which can cause severe pain and ...

Vascular. 2005;13(5):275-285. COPD = chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; CRF = chronic renal failure; IHD = ischemic heart disease. *Statistically significant at the p < .05 level. Sherif ...

A 70-year-old man from Mudukalathur underwent a successful endovascular repair for a 7.2 cm abdominal aortic aneurysm, using ...

A study to improve the quality of care for men who have regular screening to check on the growth of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a swelling in the aorta, a ...

An abdominal aortic aneurysm occurs when there is focal dilation of the abdominal aorta caused by weakening in the aortic wall. This results in an increased diameter of the aorta over time.