Epidemiology and contemporary management of abdominal aortic aneurysms
BW Ullery, RL Hallett, D Fleischmann - Abdominal Radiology, 2018 - Springer
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 …
abdominal aorta in excess of 3 cm in either anterior-posterior or transverse planes or …
[HTML][HTML] Abdominal aortic aneurysm: A comprehensive review
An arterial aneurysm is defined as a focal dilation of a blood vessel with respect to the
original artery. The risk of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) increases dramatically in the …
original artery. The risk of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) increases dramatically in the …
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
JR GILBERT R UPCHURCH, TA Schaub - American family physician, 2006 - aafp.org
Most abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) are asymptomatic, not detectable on physical
examination, and silent until discovered during radiologic testing for other reasons. Tobacco …
examination, and silent until discovered during radiologic testing for other reasons. Tobacco …
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
B Keisler, C Carter - American family physician, 2015 - aafp.org
Abdominal aortic aneurysm refers to abdominal aortic dilation of 3.0 cm or greater. The main
risk factors are age older than 65 years, male sex, and smoking history. Other risk factors …
risk factors are age older than 65 years, male sex, and smoking history. Other risk factors …
[HTML][HTML] Abdominal aortic aneurysm
K Haque, P Bhargava - American family physician, 2022 - aafp.org
A history of smoking is the greatest risk factor for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Most
aneurysms are asymptomatic until they rupture. This article discusses which populations …
aneurysms are asymptomatic until they rupture. This article discusses which populations …
[HTML][HTML] Analysis of risk factors for abdominal aortic aneurysm in a cohort of more than 3 million individuals
KC Kent, RM Zwolak, NN Egorova, TS Riles… - Journal of vascular …, 2010 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) disease is an insidious condition with an
85% chance of death after rupture. Ultrasound screening can reduce mortality, but its use is …
85% chance of death after rupture. Ultrasound screening can reduce mortality, but its use is …
Abdominal aortic aneurysms
KC Kent - New England Journal of Medicine, 2014 - Mass Medical Soc
Key Clinical Points Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Abdominal aortic aneurysms are usually
asymptomatic until they rupture, with an ensuing mortality of 85 to 90%. Symptomatic …
asymptomatic until they rupture, with an ensuing mortality of 85 to 90%. Symptomatic …
Pathology, natural history and treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms
AR Zankl, H Schumacher, U Krumsdorf… - Clinical Research in …, 2007 - Springer
With increasing age of the population and improvement of diagnostic tools, the incidence of
abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) has been rising steadily. Despite an improvement in …
abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) has been rising steadily. Despite an improvement in …
[HTML][HTML] Evaluating the prevalence of abdominal aortic aneurysms in the United States through a national screening database
KL Summers, EK Kerut, CM Sheahan… - Journal of vascular …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Objective The US Preventative Services Task Force guidelines for abdominal aortic
aneurysm (AAA) screening are based mainly on studies of older Caucasian males from non …
aneurysm (AAA) screening are based mainly on studies of older Caucasian males from non …
[HTML][HTML] Leveraging the electronic medical record to implement an abdominal aortic aneurysm screening program
RJ Hye, AE Smith, GH Wong, SS Vansomphone… - Journal of vascular …, 2014 - Elsevier
Objective Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) reduces aneurysm-related
mortality and has been recommended by the US Preventive Services Task Force and …
mortality and has been recommended by the US Preventive Services Task Force and …