People who don't realize they're living with an abdominal aortic aneurysm may face a sudden aortic rupture or tear and massive, catastrophic bleeding. However, others lucky enough to know in ...

Abdominal aortic aneurysms can have an impact on your health. Understanding how to manage and monitor the condition can help you stay as healthy as possible.

An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a balloon-like bulge in your aorta. It affects the part of your aorta that runs through your abdomen. Your aorta is your body’s main artery. Is an AAA Serious?

Specialization and high volume are reported to be related to a better outcome after abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. The aim of this study was to compare, in patients undergoing abdominal aortic ...

Abdominal aortic aneurysms can happen anywhere below the diaphragm. The intrarenal area of the abdomen, just below the kidneys, is one of the most common places to develop an abdominal aneurysm.

Endovascular repair for abdominal aortic aneurysms largely depends on the following factors: your anatomy, such as the size of your aorta, the aneurysm location, and the size of the blood vessels ...

Jan. 19 -- MONDAY, Jan. 18 (HealthDay News) -- In some cases of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm, minimally invasive repair could be more effective at saving lives than traditional open surgery.

Open Abdominal or Open Chest Repair This is the most common type of surgery to repair an aortic aneurysm, but it’s the most invasive, meaning that your doctor will go into your body to do it ...

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Chronic obstructive pulmonary ...

Abdominal aortic aneurysm, a weakening and ballooning of the aorta, the largest blood vessel in the body, may result in a life-threatening rupture. In a small, preliminary study examining a ...

In my most recent column, that was an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Most adults with an ascending TAA are recommended for surgical repair at a diameter of 5.5 cm. However, if the aneurysm is rapidly ...

What happens after an aortic aneurysm forms? Two main issues can arise from an aortic aneurysm: a hole can form in the dilated aorta, letting blood burst into the body, or the blood that is ...