A bdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a common problem with life-threatening
consequences. Although the threat of ruptured AAAs has captured the attention of surgeons …

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is most commonly defined as a maximal diameter of the
abdominal aorta in excess of 3 cm in either anterior-posterior or transverse planes or …

was 18%(95% CI, 8% to 26%) in women versus 12%(95% CI, 5% to 20%) in men. 31 For
patients with an AAA 5.5 cm in diameter and suitable for endovascular repair in the …

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) has long been recognized as a condition predominantly
affecting males, with sex-associated differences described for almost every aspect of the …

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

Genetics of abdominal aortic aneurysm : Current Opinion in Cardiology Genetics of abdominal
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAAs) are associated with advanced age, male gender,
cigarette smoking, atherosclerosis, hypertension, and genetic predisposition. Basic research …

Background The natural course of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) is growth and rupture
if left untreated. Numerous markers have been investigated; however, none are broadly …

Aortic aneurysm is a permanent focal dilation of the aorta. It is usually an asymptomatic
disease but can lead to sudden death due to aortic rupture. Aortic aneurysm-related …

Previous trials indicate that surgical management of small abdominal aortic aneurysms
(AAA) does not reduce mortality. The medical management of AAA, however, has to a large …