Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) are found in up to 8% of men aged> 65 years, yet
usually remain asymptomatic until they rupture. Rupture of an AAA and its associated …

Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) are fatal in 80% of the cases when ruptured.
Hypertension has been considered a potential risk factor for AAA; but the findings from …

Several studies have found that smoking increases the risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm,
however, the strength of the association has differed between studies and data from cohort …

Purpose: To assess the feasibility of endovascular thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm
(TAAA) repair using a standard off-the-shelf multi-branched stent-graft. Methods: The aortic …

Objective Limited data exist regarding the development of abdominal compartment
syndrome (ACS) after endovascular repair of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms …

In the arteries of vertebrates, evolution has given rise to resilient macromolecular structures,
elastin and elastic fibers, capable of sustaining an elevated blood pressure and …

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), characterized by a localized dilation of the abdominal
aorta, is a life-threatening vascular pathology. Because of the current lack of effective …

Objectives Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is often asymptomatic until rupture occurs.
Although ultrasound screening has significantly improved the early diagnosis of AAA, the …

OBJECTIVE: Endovascular repair of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (rAAA) is being
increasingly performed despite lack of good evidence for its superiority. Other reported …

Purpose The purpose of this study is national-level comparison of the endovascular (EVAR)
and open repair (OAR) of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) in the United States …