Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) rupture is an important cause of death in adults. Currently,
the only treatment for AAA is open or endovascular surgical repair. In most parts of the …

An aortic aneurysm is a dilatation in which the aortic diameter is≥ 3.0 cm. If left untreated,
the aortic wall continues to weaken and becomes unable to withstand the forces of the …

Importance An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is typically defined as aortic enlargement
with a diameter of 3.0 cm or larger. The prevalence of AAA has declined over the past 2 …

Background Decision-making related to the care of patients with an abdominal aortic
aneurysm (AAA) is complex. Aneurysms present with varying risks of rupture, and patient …

Aim Pulmonary rehabilitation has established itself as a key management strategy in people
with chronic respiratory disease. The role of pulmonary rehabilitation has recently been …

In recent decades, endovascular aneurysm repair or endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) has
become an acceptable alternative to open surgery for the treatment of thoracic and …

BACKGROUND: Several studies, including three randomized controlled trials (RCTs), have
shown that endovascular repair (EVAR) of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) offered better …

Description: Update of the 2005 US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
recommendation on screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Methods: The USPSTF …

Objective: Randomized comparison of endovascular repair (EVAR) with open repair (OR) in
patients with a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (RAAA). Background: Despite advances …

Background: This project by the ICVR (International Consortium of Vascular Registries), a
collaboration of 11 vascular surgical quality registries, was designed to evaluate …