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 ...

BACKGROUND: Despite reported racial disparities between Black and White adults in short-term outcomes after abdominal aortic ...

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 ...

Since 1953 we have carried out elective resection and graft replacement in 124 cases of aneurysm of the abdominal aorta. The mortality for this group was 9.6 per cent (12 patients). In the last ...

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 ...

Surgery may be needed in order to repair the obstruction, especially if it’s caused by a previous abdominal surgery. An aortic aneurysm is a serious condition caused by the weakening or bulging ...

High blood pressure typically doesn't present any noticeable symptoms on its own, until it leads to severe health problems such as heart disease, stroke and kidney disease. These checks can be ...

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 ...