|
Alternate Name(s): Aneurysm - aortic ...... An aneurysm is when a blood vessel becomes abnormally large or balloons outward. The abdominal aorta is a large blood vessel that supplies blood to your abdomen, the pelvis, and legs.
|
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000162.htm#Def...
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000162.htm#Definition
|
|
|
|
Task Force Recommends Male Smokers Between the Ages of 65 and 75 Be Screened for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm(Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
|
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/aneurysms.html
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/aneurysms.html
|
|
|
|
Learn about abdominal aortic aneurysms including how they tend to develop, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, how they are repaired, and what happens if they rupture. ... home > digestion center > digestion a-z list > abdominal aortic aneurysm index > abdominal aortic aneurysm article...
|
www.medicinenet.com/abdominal_aortic_aneurysm/article.h...
www.medicinenet.com/abdominal_aortic_aneurysm/article.htm
|
|
|
|
|
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm glossary includes a list of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm related medical definitions and related links on MedicineNet.com ... home > digestion center > digestion a-z list > abdominal aortic aneurysm index > abdominal aortic aneurysm article > glossary...
|
www.medicinenet.com/abdominal_aortic_aneurysm/glossary....
www.medicinenet.com/abdominal_aortic_aneurysm/glossary.htm
|
|
Abdominal aortic aneurysm - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
|
|
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (also known as AAA, pronounced "triple-a") is a localized dilatation of the abdominal aorta exceeding the normal diameter by more than 50 percent. It is caused by degenera...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdominal_aortic_aneurysm
|
|
Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) occur when a weak area in your aorta expands or bulges. AAA can cause life-threatening bleeding if the aneurysm bursts but can be successfully treated with open or endovascular surgery. ... What is abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
|
www.vascularweb.org/patients/NorthPoint/Abdominal_Aorti...
www.vascularweb.org/patients/NorthPoint/Abdominal_Aortic_Aneurysm.html
|
|
Rupture of an abdominal aortic aneurysm has high morbidity and mortality rates. Many patients die before reaching the operating room. Surgeons often electively repair abdominal aortic aneurysms that measure 4 to 5.5 cm in diameter even though the long-term survival benefit of early elective surgery is uncertain.
|
www.aafp.org/afp/20000201/tips/39.html
|
|
AAA = abdominal aortic aneurysm. ... Figure 1. Ultrasound of abdominal aortic aneurysm documenting aortic anterior-posterior (A-P) and transverse diameter. ... Recommended Ultrasound Surveillance for Patients with Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm...
|
www.aafp.org/afp/20060401/1198.html
|
|
